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PB06 ALE

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,622 mi
Last recorded157,622 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB06 ALE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 157,622 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 144,221 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 144,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 134,578 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 134,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 122,054 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 122,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 108,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 105,447 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 100,569 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,224 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,998 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 95,998 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 83,938 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under bonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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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PB06 ALE is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 PB06 ALE, 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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PB06 ALE is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2014.

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