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AE51 DHU

2014 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,355 mi
Last recorded77,355 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DHU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 77,355 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 70,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 61,063 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 48,451 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 48,451 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 38,598 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 35,694 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,729 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 28,118 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 28,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 23,203 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 19,217 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2017 19,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AE51 DHU is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AE51 DHU, 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 AE51 DHU registered?

AE51 DHU is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 14 February 2014.

Is AE51 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 DHU 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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