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B14 NKW

2018 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,356 mi
Last recorded60,356 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 NKW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 60,356 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 117,471 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 55,194 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 114,200 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 111,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 50,752 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,372 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Offside Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 108,371 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Offside Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 38,318 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,246 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 100,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 32,205 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,277 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,231 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,742 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

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

emissions too clean too detect throttle

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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B14 NKW is a 2018 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 41,510 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 B14 NKW, 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 8 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B14 NKW registered?

B14 NKW is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is B14 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 NKW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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