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YF18 PBZ

2018 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,611 mi
Last recorded89,611 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 PBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,611 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 89,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 75,746 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,970 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm inner bushes slightly worn os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords screw embedded sideways in tyre possibly to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 46,210 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 31,919 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 31,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

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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YF18 PBZ is a 2018 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF18 PBZ, 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 YF18 PBZ registered?

YF18 PBZ is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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