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GL05 SAM

2014 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,816 mi
Last recorded92,816 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 92,816 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 83,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 70,795 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,284 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 46,088 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 46,088 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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 30,786 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 26,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 23,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 17,671 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 30 Aug 2017 11,834 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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GL05 SAM is a 2014 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GL05 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 GL05 SAM registered?

GL05 SAM is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is GL05 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 SAM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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