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S88 LYX

2015 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,926 mi
Last recorded155,926 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 LYX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 155,926 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 155,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (255/35r19) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 140,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Middle section clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (255-35-19) 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 118,308 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 118,241 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyres being split & down to cords (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split inner edge 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split inner edge 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (6MM) worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 105,706 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 94,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 62,256 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge.centre on 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled on inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge.centre on 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S88 LYX is a 2015 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S88 LYX, 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 S88 LYX registered?

S88 LYX is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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