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OV14 HCX

2014 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,727 mi
Last recorded145,727 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 HCX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 145,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 145,727 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear axle switch(self leveling switch)detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 136,507 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 127,004 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 126,792 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 117,188 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))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 107,601 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 97,361 miles

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

rear n/s tyre treadwear uneven/stepped

Pass 26 May 2020 88,884 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 80,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,918 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 68,842 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

E.M.L on.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,369 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 HCX is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OV14 HCX, 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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OV14 HCX is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 7 April 2014.

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