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YA18 CWM

2018 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,433 mi
Last recorded67,433 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 CWM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 67,433 miles

Coolant level was below min

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 3mm & 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 52,354 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 52,338 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 48,907 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 46,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,077 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 39,386 miles

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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YA18 CWM is a 2018 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YA18 CWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA18 CWM registered?

YA18 CWM is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is YA18 CWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA18 CWM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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