2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Audi A5 MOT pass rate and common faults

10,169 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,169 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    552 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    489 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    295 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    145 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    144 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres11.4%
  2. Suspension5.2%
  3. Lights & electrics5.2%
  4. Brakes4.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Body & chassis2.0%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Audi A5?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2015 Audi A5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,169 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Audi A5?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Audi A5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).