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V30 APC

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,769 mi
Last recorded122,769 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 APC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 122,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 255/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 255/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 122,768 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve faulty and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front ball joint (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 255/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 255/55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 112,186 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 112,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,815 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 91,525 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 56,642 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 56,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 43,491 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,979 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,769 miles

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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V30 APC is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V30 APC, 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 V30 APC registered?

V30 APC is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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The MOT history for V30 APC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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