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HJ14 KOB

2014 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,091 mi
Last recorded141,091 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ14 KOB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 141,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 133,331 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 129,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 122,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes are cracking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes are cracking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 122,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes are cracking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes are cracking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 110,544 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 110,544 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 98,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 98,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge. 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge Dot 43/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,695 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has slightly distorted on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 91,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has slightly distorted on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,203 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,887 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

unable to check emissions as to clean

Fail 14 Apr 2018 61,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.3mm (255/35r19) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.3mm steeping on inner (255/35r19) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.9mm (255/35r19) also cut on outer wall not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

unable to check emissions as to clean

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,019 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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HJ14 KOB is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ14 KOB, 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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HJ14 KOB is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 18 April 2014.

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