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FGZ 422

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,445 mi
Last recorded81,445 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 422
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 81,445 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,402 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 78,399 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,277 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 67,173 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 67,173 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 55,920 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2021 55,910 miles

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

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

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

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))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,801 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 36,210 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 36,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 24,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,998 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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FGZ 422 is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FGZ 422, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGZ 422 registered?

FGZ 422 is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is FGZ 422 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 422 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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