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BA04 KEY

2014 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,666 mi
Last recorded108,666 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 KEY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 108,666 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 108,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 100,943 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Sep 2024 98,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right hand arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge, also damage to outer sidewall and wheel rim (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 85,403 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 85,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 76,547 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,058 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 43,997 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 30,291 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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BA04 KEY is a 2014 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BA04 KEY, 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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BA04 KEY is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2014.

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