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V29 SBC

2015 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 SBC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 83,520 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 78,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 70,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tyre wall damaged cords not visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 70,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner tyre wall damaged cords not visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 56,080 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Light Illuminated (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,619 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side Wall Damaged Cords Not Exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 42,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side Wall Damaged Cords Not Exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,373 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 30,703 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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V29 SBC is a 2015 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V29 SBC, 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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V29 SBC is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 1 February 2015.

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