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BV14 FDL

2014 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,486 mi
Last recorded181,486 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 FDL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 181,486 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 174,094 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 166,979 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 160,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 154,826 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 149,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

center exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 149,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

center exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 115,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 115,126 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 115,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 13 May 2019 115,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre on 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 82,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edge and cracking inbetween the tread

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edge and cracking inbetween the tread

Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edge and cracking inbetween the tread

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edge and cracking inbetween the tread

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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BV14 FDL is a 2014 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV14 FDL, 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 BV14 FDL registered?

BV14 FDL is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is BV14 FDL safe to buy?

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