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J888 SDL

2014 Audi SQ5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,176 mi
Last recorded119,176 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi SQ564,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 SDL
MakeAudi
ModelSQ5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 119,176 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 111,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside,getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 103,189 miles

Center exhaust joint clamps corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 103,179 miles

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

Center exhaust joint clamps corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 83,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 50,813 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 25,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 20,616 miles

How Reliable is the Audi SQ5?

Based on 5,963 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
7,346
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads
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J888 SDL is a 2014 Audi SQ5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Audi SQ5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 64,704 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Audi SQ5 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Audi SQ5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J888 SDL is a 2014 Audi SQ5, first registered on 4 September 2014.

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