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BL14 ABZ

2014 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,820 mi
Last recorded111,820 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 ABZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 111,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 111,708 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working LED light unit (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 86,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 77,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 66,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.19 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,769 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,181 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 43,946 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 43,885 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 38,554 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 34,042 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2017 34,042 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BL14 ABZ is a 2014 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL14 ABZ, 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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What year was BL14 ABZ registered?

BL14 ABZ is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 7 June 2014.

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