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OV14 BYD

2014 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,531 mi
Last recorded78,531 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 BYD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 78,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 75,284 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 69,886 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 56,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 50,442 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 44,649 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction parking permit (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 34,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 29,774 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 29,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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 25 May 2017 22,196 miles

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

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

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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OV14 BYD is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OV14 BYD, 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 OV14 BYD registered?

OV14 BYD is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is OV14 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV14 BYD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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