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SX51 FAY

2015 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,071 mi
Last recorded141,071 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX51 FAY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 141,071 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))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 140,805 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 120,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 100,862 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 85,634 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 85,634 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling rod has broken (4.1.5 (a))

exhaust sleeve clamps have corroded through

Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,549 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 77,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 65,443 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,222 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Fail 23 Jul 2019 56,222 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2018 42,532 miles

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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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SX51 FAY is a 2015 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SX51 FAY, 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 SX51 FAY registered?

SX51 FAY is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 22 May 2015.

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