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YT18 HVB

2018 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,114 mi
Last recorded66,114 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT18 HVB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 66,114 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 56,115 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 56,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 46,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut on outer sidewall 255/35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 37,235 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,963 miles
Fail 29 May 2022 36,963 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 35,929 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 26,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (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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YT18 HVB is a 2018 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT18 HVB, 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 YT18 HVB registered?

YT18 HVB is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2018.

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