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YK18 HEM

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,560 mi
Last recorded55,560 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 HEM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 46,446 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 35,582 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 28,088 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 20,881 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 20,881 miles

under tray fitted

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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YK18 HEM is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,395cc 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 YK18 HEM, 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 YK18 HEM registered?

YK18 HEM is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 7 August 2018.

Is YK18 HEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK18 HEM 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.

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