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HN14 KPL

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,700 mi
Last recorded193,700 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN14 KPL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 193,700 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 185,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 171,582 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination on top edge (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination top to bottom on plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2023 171,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested light inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination on top edge (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination top to bottom on plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread in center worn to 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2022 161,344 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Sep 2022 161,344 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Aug 2021 152,062 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 143,740 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 117,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 96,817 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 96,817 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2017 66,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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HN14 KPL is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN14 KPL, 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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HN14 KPL is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 9 May 2014.

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