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EM54 TDS

2014 Audi S5

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,599 mi
Last recorded81,599 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi S553,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM54 TDS
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 81,599 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 81,591 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 118,010 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 77,050 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 106,570 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 74,370 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 74,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 101,655 miles

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

Fail 4 Aug 2023 101,652 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 21 Apr 2023 66,356 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 66,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 96,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 55,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,171 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 48,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear indicator very close to disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad at 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,556 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,559 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 26,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,490 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 59,490 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 20,643 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 46,499 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres, inner part of treads are bald and uneven

Pass 6 May 2016 32,946 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2015 20,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 20,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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EM54 TDS is a 2014 Audi S5 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2014 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 53,546 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 S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EM54 TDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 12 years old, this Audi S5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EM54 TDS registered?

EM54 TDS is a 2014 Audi S5, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is EM54 TDS safe to buy?

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