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YF18 YJW

2018 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,806 mi
Last recorded50,806 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 50,806 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 50,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 42,143 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 42,142 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 28,619 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 16,787 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 14,332 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 11,250 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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YF18 YJW is a 2018 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJW, 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 YF18 YJW registered?

YF18 YJW is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 4 May 2018.

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The MOT history for YF18 YJW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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