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RF14 OWY

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,165 mi
Last recorded121,165 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF14 OWY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 121,165 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 114,074 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 100,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 99,790 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8/1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,104 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2023 82,102 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 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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2022 64,412 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 63,564 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,535 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,826 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 50,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 40,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect just started at the top. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect just started at the top. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,690 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RF14 OWY 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 78.6%.

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 RF14 OWY, 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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RF14 OWY is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 11 August 2014.

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