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YC18 EMY

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,940 mi
Last recorded87,940 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 EMY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 87,940 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 81,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 73,193 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 73,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 62,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2022 50,847 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 38,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread and sidewall also cracked/cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread and sidewall also cracked/cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring lower plate split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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YC18 EMY is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black 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 YC18 EMY, 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 YC18 EMY registered?

YC18 EMY is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 2 August 2018.

Is YC18 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 EMY 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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