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DF14 CLY

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,577 mi
Last recorded51,577 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 CLY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 51,577 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 46,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 41,311 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 36,844 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 36,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 32,987 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 24,080 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,600 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 21,672 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 21,672 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DF14 CLY is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DF14 CLY, 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 DF14 CLY registered?

DF14 CLY is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 17 June 2014.

Is DF14 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF14 CLY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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