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J29 RGW

2014 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,990 mi
Last recorded70,990 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 RGW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 70,990 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 64,036 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,738 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 56,512 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 49,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 37,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSR shock absorber starting to mist on top section (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 37,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working NSF washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSR shock absorber starting to mist on top section (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,008 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stonechip in centre lower screen in swept area. Not affecting view and below size requirement (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 34,977 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 30,215 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 19,994 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 15,098 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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J29 RGW is a 2014 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J29 RGW, 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 J29 RGW registered?

J29 RGW is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 8 August 2014.

Is J29 RGW safe to buy?

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