2015 Audi A5 · 39,551 MOT tests
2015 Audi A5 reliability
2015 Audi A5s fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 15 A5 years (39,551 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- 18.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 72,071
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 39,551
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.7% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Audi A5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.7%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Suspension3.7%
- Brakes2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.29%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.93%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.55%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.33%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.71%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.22%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.13%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.3%)
Other years
Every Audi A5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Audi A5 reliable?
2015 Audi A5s fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 15 A5 years (39,551 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Audi A5 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.75% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.29% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Audi A5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Audi A5 shows 72,071 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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