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X21 GEM

2015 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,386 mi
Last recorded70,386 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 GEM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 70,386 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 70,369 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 68,535 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 67,245 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 67,245 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 66,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,467 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,124 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 56,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,969 miles

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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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X21 GEM is a 2015 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X21 GEM, 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 X21 GEM registered?

X21 GEM is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 1 July 2015.

Is X21 GEM safe to buy?

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