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OV14 VYL

2014 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,555 mi
Last recorded105,555 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 VYL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 105,555 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 105,555 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 98,423 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Feb 2025 98,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2024 90,055 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 90,055 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 88,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,935 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,830 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,533 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 62,533 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 47,418 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 37,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,953 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 21,953 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.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 VYL is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 8 May 2014.

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