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A21 SOM

2015 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,104 mi
Last recorded56,104 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 SOM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 56,104 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 52,744 miles

Exhaust sleeve split due to corrosion

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 52,740 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Chip larger than 10mm in swept area A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust sleeve split due to corrosion

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 50,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage to windscreen in swept area

Fail 1 Feb 2024 50,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage to windscreen in swept area

Pass 27 Jan 2023 47,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 45,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 42,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 27,828 miles

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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A21 SOM is a 2015 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A21 SOM, 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 A21 SOM registered?

A21 SOM is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 21 October 2015.

Is A21 SOM safe to buy?

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