2014 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · J50 YEL
2014 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 141,504 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J50 YEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 141,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J50 YEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi A5 (J50 YEL) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
J50 YEL Mileage History
- 14/09/202292,166 mi
- 21/09/2023101,370 mi+9,204 mi
- 02/09/2024110,832 mi+9,462 mi
- 05/09/2025126,512 mi+15,680 mi
- 16/09/2026141,504 mi+14,992 mi
Average of roughly 12,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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