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DA05 DDD

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,894 mi
Last recorded79,894 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 DDD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,894 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 35,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and distorted/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

temporary rear reflectors fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2020 35,187 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface tail lights tinted to the point reflective surface is obscured (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface tail lights tinted to the point reflective surface is obscured (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and distorted/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 27,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 19,072 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 19,070 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 9,340 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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DA05 DDD is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DA05 DDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA05 DDD registered?

DA05 DDD is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 21 November 2014.

Is DA05 DDD safe to buy?

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