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YH18 DFB

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,327 mi
Last recorded42,327 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 DFB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 42,327 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 38,941 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 33,029 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 29,254 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 24,670 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 24,670 miles

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

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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YH18 DFB is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH18 DFB, 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 YH18 DFB registered?

YH18 DFB is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 22 August 2018.

Is YH18 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH18 DFB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH18 DFB have outstanding finance?

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