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YR15 BUF

2015 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,181 mi
Last recorded102,181 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 BUF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 102,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 98,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked & perished (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 1 Feb 2024 95,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush situated in center of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush situated in center of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 95,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush situated in center of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush situated in center of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 92,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 89,698 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 86,842 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 84,020 miles

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

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Fail 8 Feb 2020 84,020 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

emissions to clean to read

Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,397 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,269 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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YR15 BUF is a 2015 Audi A5 in Blue 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 YR15 BUF, 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 YR15 BUF registered?

YR15 BUF is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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