2015 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · GF15 YRL
2015 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 59,333 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF15 YRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 59,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF15 YRL 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 (GF15 YRL) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 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 (12 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
GF15 YRL Mileage History
- 17/05/202333,678 mi
- 15/05/202442,327 mi+8,649 mi
- 16/05/202549,565 mi+7,238 mi
- 15/05/202659,333 mi+9,768 mi
- 15/05/202659,333 mi
Average of roughly 8,565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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