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YC14 YLW

2014 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,230 mi
Last recorded76,230 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 YLW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 76,230 miles

Coolant low. Topped up prior to commencing test.

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

Offside Front Lower Front valance and fog light surround lose/damaged.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame has corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front arm bushes showing signs of de-laminating/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 76,230 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front front lower arm inner pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. Split and open to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall very soft. Has been run very low or flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low. Topped up prior to commencing test.

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

Offside Front Lower Front valance and fog light surround lose/damaged.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cap area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame has corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front arm bushes showing signs of de-laminating/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil cap only held in place by engine cover. Fire risk if cap comes adrift.

Pass 13 Nov 2024 67,840 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Evidence of coolant leak.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Valance cracked/damaged.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Fail 13 Nov 2024 67,840 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Evidence of coolant leak.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Valance cracked/damaged.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,616 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear

Fail 15 Nov 2023 57,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear

Pass 6 Oct 2022 47,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 255/35 19 Yxl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread 255/35 19 Yxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread & a cut but not down to cords 255/35 19 Yxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,759 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,645 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 37,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,781 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,527 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 31,527 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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YC14 YLW is a 2014 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol 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 YC14 YLW, 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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YC14 YLW is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 15 April 2014.

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