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YY68 DXL

2018 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,007 mi
Last recorded65,007 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY68 DXL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 65,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 55,647 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both disc inner face (n/s/f,o/s/f) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre front (n/s/f,o/s/f),edge slight worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm in front (inner bush ) in both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disc rear lipped (n/s/r,o/s/r) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 48,699 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,723 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 37,723 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 29,199 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 29,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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YY68 DXL is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY68 DXL, 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 YY68 DXL registered?

YY68 DXL is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is YY68 DXL safe to buy?

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