2015 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · BW64 DFA
2015 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2015. Recorded mileage 70,116 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW64 DFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 70,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW64 DFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Audi A5 (BW64 DFA) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BW64 DFA Mileage History
- 25/08/202338,699 mi
- 19/08/202450,465 mi+11,766 mi
- 27/08/202562,962 mi+12,497 mi
- 11/08/202670,116 mi+7,154 mi
- 13/08/202670,116 mi
Average of roughly 10,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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