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K3 ESY

2015 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,348 mi
Last recorded114,348 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 ESY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 114,348 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 140,802 miles

Central mirror missing

Fail 13 Oct 2025 140,802 miles

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

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

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

Central mirror missing

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 113,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 113,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 134,992 miles

Nearside wiper insecure

interior mirror missing (2007)

Pass 2 Jul 2024 110,722 miles

Rear Axle slight weeping of oil.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Fail 2 Jul 2024 110,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle slight weeping of oil.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Pass 26 Oct 2023 129,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

interior mirror

os front coil spring failed by mistake , not needed

slight damage to os rear bumper

Fail 18 Oct 2023 128,921 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight damage to os rear bumper

Pass 14 Jul 2023 81,178 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 122,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 122,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 61,718 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 112,601 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to os rear bumper and os front wing

Fail 22 Oct 2021 112,601 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to os rear bumper and os front wing

Pass 3 Nov 2020 54,341 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close to wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,678 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 40,097 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,014 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 100,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator also wiring broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 28,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,177 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 85,177 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure Bolt (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,538 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,786 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 58,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,220 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,274 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,321 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,529 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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K3 ESY is a 2015 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K3 ESY, 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 K3 ESY registered?

K3 ESY is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 27 May 2015.

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