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SJ15 DGL

2015 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,149 mi
Last recorded172,149 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 DGL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 172,149 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on the outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 172,121 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear registration plate character 'J' has a non-compliant high-gloss texture altering font uniformity. (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on the outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 161,892 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 152,351 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2023 143,300 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2553519 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2022 135,471 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 126,707 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 106,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 82,470 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2019 82,470 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Central + offside (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,132 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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SJ15 DGL is a 2015 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ15 DGL, 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 SJ15 DGL registered?

SJ15 DGL is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 24 August 2015.

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