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A8 FJY

2015 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,552 mi
Last recorded91,552 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FJY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 91,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2024 82,611 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 82,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large cut across tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,292 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 72,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 67,244 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 67,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35 19 Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,979 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 55,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,111 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2018 43,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

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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A8 FJY is a 2015 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A8 FJY, 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 A8 FJY registered?

A8 FJY is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 14 March 2015.

Is A8 FJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FJY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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