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XJZ 1251

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,675 mi
Last recorded161,675 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJZ 1251
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 161,675 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 161,675 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 151,853 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 140,372 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edges nearly worn to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 124,174 miles

Covers fitted masking testable items

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 123,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 117,419 miles

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of brake pipes.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 107,531 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,526 miles

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

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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XJZ 1251 is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJZ 1251, 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 XJZ 1251 registered?

XJZ 1251 is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 2 June 2014.

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