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GL14 GJU

2014 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,408 mi
Last recorded142,408 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 GJU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 142,408 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 142,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/5/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2024 133,091 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 133,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 125,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 125,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 118,781 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 111,983 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 103,189 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 94,569 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 94,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splitting + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splitting + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 78,445 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under-tray damaged , still secure

Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,360 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GL14 GJU is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GL14 GJU, 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 GL14 GJU registered?

GL14 GJU is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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