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A18 NEY

2015 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

233,581 mi
Last recorded233,581 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NEY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 233,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 233,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 215,326 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 215,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 206,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 206,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 204,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 198,707 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 182,048 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 155,856 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 155,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,903 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,082 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape on inner edge.

poor repairs to middle exhaust system clamps.

wipers smear slightly.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 80,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape on inner edge.

poor repairs to middle exhaust system clamps.

wipers smear slightly.

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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A18 NEY is a 2015 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,540 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 A18 NEY, 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 11 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 NEY registered?

A18 NEY is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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