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SB15 XHE

2015 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,333 mi
Last recorded62,333 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB15 XHE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 62,333 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 55,701 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 55,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 50,461 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 42,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 36,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked + dot code 17. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 36,629 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked + dot code 17. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn + inner side corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 32,901 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,551 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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SB15 XHE is a 2015 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB15 XHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB15 XHE registered?

SB15 XHE is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is SB15 XHE safe to buy?

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