2018 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · DS18 BFU
2018 Audi A5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 May 2018. Recorded mileage 52,288 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS18 BFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 52,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS18 BFU 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 (DS18 BFU) between September 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (”; “Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DS18 BFU Mileage History
- 27/09/202237,161 mi
- 02/08/202347,541 mi+10,380 mi
- 22/09/202347,544 mi+3 mi
- 10/01/202550,479 mi+2,935 mi
- 05/01/202652,288 mi+1,809 mi
Average of roughly 4,619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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