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JB08 RUS

2015 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,624 mi
Last recorded169,624 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB08 RUS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 169,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 76,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 76,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 66,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cuts on outer wall

Fail 10 Sep 2024 66,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cuts on outer wall

Pass 2 Aug 2024 158,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 54,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 141,771 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 118,956 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 118,956 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 118,954 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 37,870 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2155518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 98,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 98,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,298 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,775 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 19,120 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 12,336 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 7,703 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,792 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,905 miles

both front tyres cut in sidewalls and exchaust clamp corrodied

Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,906 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 23,424 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,311 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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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JB08 RUS is a 2015 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JB08 RUS, 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 JB08 RUS registered?

JB08 RUS is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 14 September 2015.

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