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R18 YSS

2014 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,534 mi
Last recorded139,534 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 YSS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 139,534 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 139,358 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and has damage to outer sidewall. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 139,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and has damage to outer sidewall. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 128,120 miles

unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]

Pass 9 Mar 2022 102,298 miles

unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,003 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 77,003 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 42,809 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen stone chipped and cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

NSR tyre is punctured.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 21,351 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 16,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and tyre is wearing at inner edge. (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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R18 YSS is a 2014 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R18 YSS, 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 R18 YSS registered?

R18 YSS is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2014.

Is R18 YSS safe to buy?

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