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FM14 VPA

2014 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,193 mi
Last recorded87,193 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM14 VPA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 87,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several deep cuts full of debris (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 87,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several deep cuts full of debris (5.2.3 (d) (i))

automatic headlamp adjuster(rear of car) broken

Pass 3 Jul 2024 83,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Clamp Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,025 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 60,138 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 60,138 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,063 miles

plastic +metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 35,182 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2017 23,817 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

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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FM14 VPA is a 2014 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM14 VPA, 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 FM14 VPA registered?

FM14 VPA is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 6 August 2014.

Is FM14 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM14 VPA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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