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2018 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · RV18 AEY

RV18 AEY

2018 Audi A5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08/03/2018. Recorded mileage 81,697 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
AUDI A5
Year / Origin
2018 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11/06/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
81,697 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1984cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This Audi A5 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 12 June 2025 at 81,697 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates the vehicle currently meets the required safety and environmental standards without immediate mechanical concerns. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the age of the vehicle. It covered 28,307 miles between the September 2023 test at 53,390 miles and the June 2025 test at 81,697 miles. This averages to roughly 10,212 miles per year, suggesting regular use rather than prolonged periods of standing, which typically helps maintain engine and seal integrity. The MOT history is unusually clean for a vehicle of this age. While the records show failures on 20 September 2023 and 4 December 2024, these were resolved on the same day, and the lack of specific defect descriptions suggests these were minor administrative or quick-fix issues rather than systemic mechanical failures. There are no recurring mentions of suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or exhaust emissions problems. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of common wear items that the MOT may not flag as failures. Focus on the condition of the brake pads and tyre tread depth, as these consumables will have worn naturally over the 81,697 miles. Checking for any signs of oil leaks or chassis corrosion remains standard practice, though the absence of MOT advisories suggests the structural integrity is currently sound.

RV18 AEY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
  • 81,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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RV18 AEY Mileage History

  1. 20/09/202353,390 mi
  2. 20/09/202353,390 mi
  3. 04/12/202473,735 mi+20,345 mi
  4. 04/12/202473,735 mi
  5. 12/06/202581,697 mi+7,962 mi

Average of roughly 16,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RV18 AEY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 24 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Audi A5 (RV18 AEY) between September 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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