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MY14 ALA

2014 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,225 mi
Last recorded102,225 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY14 ALA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 102,225 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 102,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 90,555 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 90,552 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,668 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 74,431 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 19 Nov 2021 67,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,637 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 50,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 50,848 miles

Nearside Front 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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 36,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 22,640 miles

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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MY14 ALA is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey 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 MY14 ALA, 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 MY14 ALA registered?

MY14 ALA is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is MY14 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY14 ALA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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