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LY64 DLD

2014 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,130 mi
Last recorded136,130 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY64 DLD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 136,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 123,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 123,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,670 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 86,771 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 86,771 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,037 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 73,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,605 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 43,728 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 35,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and void of tread on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and inner shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and deteriorating, (cracking in tread). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 26,790 miles

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

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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LY64 DLD is a 2014 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 LY64 DLD, 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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LY64 DLD is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 16 December 2014.

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