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YM14 WCO

2014 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,522 mi
Last recorded147,522 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM14 WCO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 147,522 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion n/s/r sill

Fail 13 Nov 2025 147,522 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight corrosion n/s/r sill

Pass 5 Nov 2024 145,440 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 133,125 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 132,652 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 117,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 117,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 103,060 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,457 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 90,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 76,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,534 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 76,531 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,336 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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YM14 WCO is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YM14 WCO, 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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YM14 WCO is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 12 August 2014.

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