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A5 RKE

2015 Audi A8

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,433 mi
Last recorded131,433 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A859,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RKE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 131,433 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange/ bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 117,916 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 103,698 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSF and NSF Lower arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 89,013 miles

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

TPMS light on

Fail 10 Jan 2023 88,400 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

T.P.M.S light illuminated.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 71,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,921 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 40,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 23,320 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 23,320 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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A5 RKE is a 2015 Audi A8 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 59,562 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 A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 RKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 11 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 RKE registered?

A5 RKE is a 2015 Audi A8, first registered on 14 December 2015.

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