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CS55 SAM

2014 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,819 mi
Last recorded100,819 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS55 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 100,819 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 100,819 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 90,139 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,277 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 74,878 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,939 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 52,180 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 52,144 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 52,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,223 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,646 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 36,134 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 26 May 2017 30,343 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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CS55 SAM is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CS55 SAM, 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 CS55 SAM registered?

CS55 SAM is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 19 March 2014.

Is CS55 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS55 SAM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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