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W40 STW

2015 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,798 mi
Last recorded82,798 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 STW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 82,798 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 80,731 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 80,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 80,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 71,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 61,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 48,282 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 48,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 37,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 22,925 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 11,599 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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W40 STW is a 2015 Audi A5 in White 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 W40 STW, 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 W40 STW registered?

W40 STW is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 1 May 2015.

Is W40 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W40 STW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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