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RY12 DAV

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,566 mi
Last recorded73,566 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY12 DAV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 73,566 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear level sender seized

Fail 14 Sep 2026 73,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear level sender seized

Pass 12 Sep 2025 61,266 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroding

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 61,246 miles

Nearside Front 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

Central exhaust clamp corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear headlamp level sensor corroding and starting to seize

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 53,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,026 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2022 43,251 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,396 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 18,452 miles

both rear tyres are going out of shape and perishing

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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RY12 DAV is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY12 DAV, 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 RY12 DAV registered?

RY12 DAV is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 12 September 2014.

Is RY12 DAV safe to buy?

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