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YG18 JKO

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,255 mi
Last recorded55,255 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 JKO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 55,255 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 55,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 46,945 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 46,945 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 14 May 2024 42,960 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 37,923 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 32,741 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 32,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 20,368 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 19,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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YG18 JKO is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG18 JKO, 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 YG18 JKO registered?

YG18 JKO is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is YG18 JKO safe to buy?

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