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GL12 ZEN

2014 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,567 mi
Last recorded131,567 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 ZEN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 131,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 115,838 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,085 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - all 4 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip and crack - zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 113,085 miles

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - all 4 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip and crack - zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 101,444 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,289 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp light output slightly dimmer than o/s headlamp

Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 96,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,151 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 91,151 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,929 miles

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

Offside Rear shock damp

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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GL12 ZEN is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL12 ZEN, 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 GL12 ZEN registered?

GL12 ZEN is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 10 July 2014.

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