2015 Audi A5 3.0L Petrol · S50 FAK
2015 Audi A5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 86,259 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S50 FAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 86,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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S50 FAK 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 (S50 FAK) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
S50 FAK Mileage History
- 04/06/202457,432 mi
- 28/05/202571,238 mi+13,806 mi
- 04/06/202571,718 mi+480 mi
- 08/06/202686,253 mi+14,535 mi
- 22/06/202686,259 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 14,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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