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D20 DGL

2014 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

134,270 mi
Last recorded134,270 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 DGL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 134,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 134,088 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 161,799 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear mount slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Cross members corroded/holed

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded At floor ()

Sump corroded

Fail 1 May 2025 161,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light misted (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear mount slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Cross members corroded/holed

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded At floor ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 125,525 miles

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has damaged to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has some damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 125,525 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has damaged to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has some damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 116,736 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread numberplate cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 116,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn through to the metal cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread numberplate cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 154,343 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

sump corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,962 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 139,532 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 139,529 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tank heat shield very loose and hanging down

Pass 17 Jan 2022 102,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 124,234 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 92,650 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 116,942 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 79,549 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 79,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2019 102,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 55,607 miles

.screw in n.s.r tyre

Pass 26 May 2017 41,630 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,779 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 91,779 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2013 77,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,389 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,115 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 43,115 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,716 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,418 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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D20 DGL is a 2014 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D20 DGL, 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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D20 DGL is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 4 June 2014.

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