CarVerify

Free Car Check

JJ52 HAL

2014 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1395cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests36 (25 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate69.4%

Mileage

126,594 mi
Last recorded126,594 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ52 HAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

25 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 126,594 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2026 119,112 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2025 120,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 116,506 miles

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

front discs scored

oil leak around engine

Pass 22 Aug 2024 110,206 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 110,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 113,998 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 113,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,524 miles

Front slight noise from top suspension mountings

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

slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 24 Aug 2023 96,523 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,562 miles

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS, NO DIP STICK SO LEVEL IS UNKNOWN. COOLANT LEAK AT THERMOSTAT HOUSING

N/S/R TYRE NAIL IN TREADS,WORN & CUTS ON SIDEWALL

Fail 17 Jan 2023 109,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS, NO DIP STICK SO LEVEL IS UNKNOWN. COOLANT LEAK AT THERMOSTAT HOUSING

N/S/R TYRE NAIL IN TREADS,WORN & CUTS ON SIDEWALL

Pass 15 Aug 2022 81,858 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn edges 225/40/18

Rear Lower suspension arms rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2022 81,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn edges 225/40/18

Rear Lower suspension arms rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,249 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2021 103,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED DUE TO BRAKE BIND

Pass 9 Aug 2021 68,008 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

slight corrosion in suspension arms (rear)

Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,478 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded.

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator fan running constantly

Fail 4 Aug 2020 95,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator fan running constantly

Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,354 miles

Both front tyres 3mm 225/40 R18 92Y

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 45,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front tyres 3mm 225/40 R18 92Y

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,571 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 32,571 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,020 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 81,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 26,057 miles

Nearside Front very slight roughness wheel bearing

Offside Rear tyre cracking edge of tread 225/40/18 92y

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,902 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 76,862 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,433 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,967 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,268 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,225 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,367 miles

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

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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JJ52 HAL is a 2014 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.

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 JJ52 HAL, 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

How do I check the history of JJ52 HAL?

You can check the full history of JJ52 HAL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JJ52 HAL registered?

JJ52 HAL is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 15 July 2014.

Is JJ52 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ52 HAL shows 36 tests with a 69.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JJ52 HAL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JJ52 HAL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.