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AL52 BOB

2014 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,035 mi
Last recorded144,035 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 BOB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 144,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 135,545 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 135,535 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 130,494 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,021 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 118,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 116,196 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 113,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,184 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 96,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,057 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AL52 BOB is a 2014 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AL52 BOB, 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 AL52 BOB registered?

AL52 BOB is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is AL52 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL52 BOB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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