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AD08 GAL

2014 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,296 mi
Last recorded35,296 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 GAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 35,296 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 96,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 96,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer rear brake pad 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 33,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 92,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 31,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 88,141 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 88,141 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Connecting arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,222 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 27,215 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,263 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 24,361 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 73,803 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 22,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 20,924 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 20,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,908 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2017 16,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 53,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,555 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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AD08 GAL is a 2014 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD08 GAL, 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 AD08 GAL registered?

AD08 GAL is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 16 December 2014.

Is AD08 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 GAL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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