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A17 AOU

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,491 mi
Last recorded120,491 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AOU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 120,491 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 130,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge, REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 26 Jun 2025 130,640 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps aimed too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge, REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 6 May 2025 111,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 121,079 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 104,408 miles

Front Power steering pipe corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle covered with underseal underneath

Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,617 miles

covers under car

Pass 9 Jun 2023 101,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,766 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Rear both rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2022 97,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,037 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 93,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,663 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 90,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 90,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,628 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 54,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,715 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 33,991 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 33,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 28,560 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,777 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,566 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,440 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,009 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,404 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,836 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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A17 AOU is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2014 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 66,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 12 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 AOU registered?

A17 AOU is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 17 December 2014.

Is A17 AOU safe to buy?

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