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Y5 MLY

2018 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,744 mi
Last recorded43,744 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 MLY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 43,744 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 150,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 37,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 143,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 143,100 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 30,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 135,889 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 25,013 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 127,266 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven shape

Pass 15 Mar 2022 16,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 121,843 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 9,530 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 118,589 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 113,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 106,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,422 miles

Vehicle to clean to carry out emissions test

Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,371 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,029 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,901 miles

Emissions too clean to register smoke opacity

Fail 12 Dec 2014 72,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions too clean to register smoke opacity

Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 52,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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Y5 MLY is a 2018 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 41,510 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y5 MLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 8 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y5 MLY registered?

Y5 MLY is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is Y5 MLY safe to buy?

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