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SH03 HEY

2015 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,945 mi
Last recorded169,945 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 HEY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 169,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 81,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 162,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 75,005 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 153,433 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 153,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 73,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 142,808 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,343 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 139,819 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 139,819 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 66,655 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 132,193 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,808 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,870 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 54,712 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 91,793 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 50,911 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,823 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 71,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and has heavy inner edge wear - suggest having wheel alignment carried out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,438 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 422,079 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,266 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,091 miles

n/side rear tyre has a screw in it

o/side rear tyre is worn on inner edge plus has a small cut in it, no cords showing

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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SH03 HEY is a 2015 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SH03 HEY, 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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SH03 HEY is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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