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A25 SMU

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,951 mi
Last recorded78,951 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 SMU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,951 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 73,054 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,718 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,337 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 55,288 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,291 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 51,291 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 46,499 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,451 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 32,171 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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A25 SMU is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A25 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A25 SMU registered?

A25 SMU is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is A25 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 SMU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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