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YA18 EYJ

2018 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 EYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 86,167 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 86,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2025 81,565 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 70,123 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 56,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear headlight leveling sensor arm starting to stick/bend but does not yet effect the operation of the sensor

Pass 22 Sep 2022 48,493 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 47,507 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 35,005 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

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 EYJ is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EYJ, 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 YA18 EYJ registered?

YA18 EYJ is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 18 June 2018.

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The MOT history for YA18 EYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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