2018 Audi A5 3.0L Petrol · P22 CAU
2018 Audi A5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 60,585 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P22 CAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 60,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P22 CAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Audi A5 (P22 CAU) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
P22 CAU Mileage History
- 27/01/202234,717 mi
- 05/02/202346,533 mi+11,816 mi
- 27/01/202453,597 mi+7,064 mi
- 18/01/202557,825 mi+4,228 mi
- 20/01/202660,585 mi+2,760 mi
Average of roughly 6,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Our Verdict
This 2018 Audi A5 is a strong used buy with a clean and consistent MOT record. The only minor advisory noted in five years was a worn rear suspension bush, which is a low-cost item and not a failure.
Given the clean MOT record, focus your negotiation on the minor 2025 advisory for the offside front suspension arm rear bush. Ask the seller whether this has been replaced, and if not, use it to negotiate a small reduction or request fitting before purchase. A full service history for this 3.0-litre petrol A5 would be ideal to confirm routine maintenance has been kept up.
The 2995cc petrol engine will return moderate fuel economy, likely in the low-to-mid 30s mpg in mixed driving, so budget accordingly for fuel. Road tax for a petrol engine of this size registered in 2018 will fall into a higher CO2 band, typically over £300 per year for older rates or the standard rate plus first-year adjustment depending on recorded emissions.
Inspect the offside front suspension arm rear bush noted as worn but not excessive at the 2025 MOT (57,825 miles), as this may now be closer to replacement at 60,585 miles. Check for any uneven tyre wear or knocking over bumps that would confirm bush degradation. Otherwise the MOT history shows no defects in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2026.
The vehicle shows a full MOT pass history from 2022 to 2026 with no failures recorded. Mileage has progressed steadily from 34,717 in January 2022 to 60,585 in January 2026, suggesting regular but not excessive use for an eight-year-old car. The only noted defect was a minor worn offside front suspension arm bush in 2025, which did not cause a failure. No aggregate model reliability data was available, but the individual history here is reassuring.
No aggregate MOT reliability data was available for the Audi A5, so assessment is based solely on this vehicle's individual history.
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