2015 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · JO52 EAD
2015 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2015. Recorded mileage 120,100 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JO52 EAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 120,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JO52 EAD 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 (JO52 EAD) between January 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), 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.
JO52 EAD Mileage History
- 12/01/2024104,054 mi
- 12/01/2024104,054 mi
- 06/08/2024109,243 mi+5,189 mi
- 14/08/2025118,361 mi+9,118 mi
- 17/08/2026120,100 mi+1,739 mi
Average of roughly 6,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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