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YX18 YYM

2018 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,943 mi
Last recorded176,943 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX18 YYM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 176,943 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 161,252 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 143,645 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 129,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 117,102 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 91,267 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 91,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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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YX18 YYM is a 2018 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YX18 YYM, 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 YX18 YYM registered?

YX18 YYM is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 18 June 2018.

Is YX18 YYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX18 YYM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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