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BU14 KDJ

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,906 mi
Last recorded170,906 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 KDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 170,906 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 170,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 164,986 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 155,745 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 155,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 144,041 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 131,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised to replace plus cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 120,878 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,949 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,014 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,457 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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BU14 KDJ is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU14 KDJ, 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 BU14 KDJ registered?

BU14 KDJ is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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