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AU14 XDS

2014 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,662 mi
Last recorded122,662 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 XDS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 122,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 118,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 110,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.2mm, almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 110,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.2mm, almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 105,787 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 91,531 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 85,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine/vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 Mar 2019 77,306 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,876 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 3MM (3.5.1g)

NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT AS TO CLEAN

Fail 21 Mar 2018 65,806 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NEARSIDE REAR INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES / ALSO OUT OF SHAPE ( LUMP ) (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE FRONT 0MM (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE FRONT 0MM (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 3MM (3.5.1g)

NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT AS TO CLEAN

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR 3MM / EDGES CUTING OFF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 48,292 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 47,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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AU14 XDS is a 2014 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU14 XDS, 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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AU14 XDS is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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