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YB18 URP

2018 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,939 mi
Last recorded127,939 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB18 URP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 127,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 127,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 110,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread badly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 97,436 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 76,888 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,685 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))

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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YB18 URP is a 2018 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YB18 URP, 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 YB18 URP registered?

YB18 URP is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is YB18 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB18 URP 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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