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VU14 HGA

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,964 mi
Last recorded179,964 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 HGA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 179,964 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 179,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 160,201 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside[CHANGE ASAP] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside centre treads on the limit[CHANGE ASAP] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 143,392 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear arm bushes [nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside [centres getting low] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 143,392 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear arm bushes [nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside [centres getting low] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 131,568 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 119,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 103,994 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,443 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 88,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,815 miles

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

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))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 83,815 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,620 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,356 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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VU14 HGA 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 VU14 HGA, 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 VU14 HGA registered?

VU14 HGA is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 24 July 2014.

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