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J31 NYW

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

181,116 mi
Last recorded181,116 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 NYW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 181,116 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 15 Nov 2025 184,900 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 171,695 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 179,021 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 178,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 155,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 170,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 145,593 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 145,593 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 159,504 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 134,676 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 142,237 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 117,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 139,229 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 103,663 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 133,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 82,791 miles

Diesel Emission test reading not detected at time of test, Emission too clean.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 116,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,842 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,497 miles

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

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

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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J31 NYW is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J31 NYW, 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 J31 NYW registered?

J31 NYW is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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