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R3 JAU

2015 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,818 mi
Last recorded63,818 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 JAU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 63,818 miles
Pass 13 May 2026 78,907 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 60,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,495 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2024 56,211 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 56,179 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 70,527 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2023 52,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 65,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2022 49,004 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 59,825 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light not on yet (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 45,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 55,764 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 48,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 41,259 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,768 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 26,590 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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R3 JAU is a 2015 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R3 JAU, 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 R3 JAU registered?

R3 JAU is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 12 June 2015.

Is R3 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 JAU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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