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R5 OBU

2015 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

110,665 mi
Last recorded110,665 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A468,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 110,665 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2026 110,665 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1xchip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust shield loose

various suspension components corroded, inc nearside rear coil spring

Pass 27 Mar 2026 151,677 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to detect

Fail 27 Mar 2026 151,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on inside edge of tread 225x50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 30 Sep 2025 106,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 145,464 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 101,075 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 101,075 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 138,939 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Fail 28 Mar 2024 138,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,831 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 96,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 131,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 131,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 93,267 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 93,267 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 125,649 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/40/R18

Pass 15 Mar 2021 116,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *HEAVILY WORN ON EDGES* @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *ON LEGAL LIMIT* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread stepped inner shoulder.

Fail 28 Sep 2020 88,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread stepped inner shoulder.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 114,175 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,318 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,512 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,889 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,037 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,528 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 54,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,778 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 60,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 46,820 miles

Child seat fitted in off side rear.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,779 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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R5 OBU is a 2015 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

Across all 2015 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 68,651 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 OBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 11 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R5 OBU is a 2015 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2015.

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