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VN15 XNP

2015 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,547 mi
Last recorded189,547 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN15 XNP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 189,547 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 189,547 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 182,728 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 175,223 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 169,201 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 169,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 149,448 miles

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

wipers smearing screen

Fail 14 Jun 2022 148,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

wipers smearing screen

Pass 29 Jun 2021 114,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer side wall not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 114,718 miles

Emissions not tested not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer side wall not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 86,545 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 86,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit and cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 59,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 43,386 miles

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

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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VN15 XNP is a 2015 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VN15 XNP, 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 VN15 XNP registered?

VN15 XNP is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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