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HY14 DLX

2014 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,990 mi
Last recorded79,990 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY14 DLX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 79,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 74,624 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 70,799 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 65,708 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 65,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak EXPANSION BOTTLE

Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,552 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak below minimum topped up prior test

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

service light on

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

washer jets partially blocked

Fail 3 Feb 2022 59,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits running lean (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front starting to wear low

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low (topped up prior test)

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

service light on

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,586 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing low

service due now

Fail 14 Dec 2020 389,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre wearing low

coolant level low

service due now

Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,613 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 May 2017 11,662 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 11,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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HY14 DLX is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 HY14 DLX, 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 HY14 DLX registered?

HY14 DLX is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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