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CE03 LEW

2014 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,758 mi
Last recorded142,758 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 LEW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 142,758 miles

Exhaust rear/centre joining sleeve clamps showing heavy corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 139,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 137,105 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 130,803 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 130,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 119,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 106,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 100,832 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 72,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,088 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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CE03 LEW is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CE03 LEW, 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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CE03 LEW is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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