2015 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · R5 LYF
2015 Audi A5 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2015. Recorded mileage 71,360 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R5 LYF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 71,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R5 LYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Audi A5 (R5 LYF) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R5 LYF Mileage History
- 20/05/202256,664 mi
- 23/05/202361,954 mi+5,290 mi
- 21/05/202467,929 mi+5,975 mi
- 20/05/202571,360 mi+3,431 mi
Average of roughly 4,897 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Audi Audi A5 Mk1 (8T/8F)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for R5LYF.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for R5LYF. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R5LY Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R5LYF.
MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK
BMW
3 SERIES
PEUGEOT
2008 ALLURE PREM PURETECH SS A
VAUXHALL
MOKKA ELITE EDITION TURBO AUTO
BMW
520
RENAULT
5 TECHNO E-TECH EV
FORD
FOCUS
AUDI
A3
MINI
MINI COOPER CLASSIC ELECTRIC
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
PIAGGIO
BEVERLY S 300
AUDI
Q5 S LN ED1 40TDI MHEV QUAT SA
AUDI A5 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2015 model year cars.
- S tronic (DL501) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The 7-speed wet-clutch S tronic on quattro models can suffer mechatronic unit and clutch pack wear, especially if fluid changes were skipped.
- DPF Clogging on DieselsModerate
Town-driven diesel A5s block their DPFs, triggering limp mode and expensive forced regenerations or replacement.
- Cabriolet Roof Mechanism FaultsModerate
The A5 Cabriolet soft-top roof can get stuck mid-operation, with bowden cables stretching, motors wearing, and microswitches failing.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.