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PAZ 959

2014 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,336 mi
Last recorded136,336 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAZ 959
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 136,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2025 132,174 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 128,954 miles
Fail 6 May 2024 128,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 122,588 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 122,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2022 112,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2021 101,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,886 miles

engine, under tray and floor covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,756 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,890 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 71,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 0.5mm with flat spots and showing cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,484 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 53,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PAZ 959 is a 2014 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PAZ 959, 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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What year was PAZ 959 registered?

PAZ 959 is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is PAZ 959 safe to buy?

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