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YX08 DEB

2018 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,974 mi
Last recorded37,974 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 DEB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 37,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 33,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 33,771 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 29,507 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2023 25,797 miles

rear brake pads just starting to wear slightly low

Pass 7 Apr 2022 20,777 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 13,847 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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YX08 DEB is a 2018 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX08 DEB, 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 YX08 DEB registered?

YX08 DEB is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is YX08 DEB safe to buy?

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