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FL14 BUA

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,936 mi
Last recorded117,936 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL14 BUA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 117,936 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 117,936 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 116,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 116,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,117 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,553 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 101,505 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,944 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 96,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 80,239 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust clamp corroded mot advise

Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,786 miles

Nearside Front ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE

Fail 24 Aug 2018 57,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 38,879 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage but no cords exposed

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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FL14 BUA is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL14 BUA, 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 FL14 BUA registered?

FL14 BUA is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is FL14 BUA safe to buy?

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