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RF14 ZVE

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

316,078 mi
Last recorded316,078 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 316,078 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

o/s front fog lamp missing

Pass 20 Feb 2025 284,084 miles

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

all front and n/s under trays missing

o/s front fog light missing

o/s front inner gaurd missing

Fail 20 Feb 2025 284,084 miles

Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all front and n/s under trays missing

o/s front fog light missing

o/s front inner gaurd missing

Pass 2 Feb 2024 251,122 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover missing

all undertrays missing or damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2024 251,118 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working lense all broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover missing

all undertrays missing or damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2023 221,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 193,485 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offisde brake disc backing plates insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2022 193,485 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offisde brake disc backing plates insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2021 162,213 miles

zero emissions, plate value 0.50 (no printout supplied

Fail 8 Feb 2021 162,212 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

zero emissions, plate value 0.50 (no printout supplied

Pass 26 Jul 2019 131,200 miles

CAR DUE SERVICE

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN FOR TEST

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN UNEVEN

Fail 24 Jul 2019 130,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

CAR DUE SERVICE

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN FOR TEST

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN UNEVEN

Pass 26 May 2018 95,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 ZVE 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 64.3%.

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 ZVE, 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 RF14 ZVE registered?

RF14 ZVE is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 21 July 2014.

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