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JA12 MER

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,700 mi
Last recorded107,700 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA12 MER
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 107,700 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 104,411 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 104,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 98,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut on the outer wall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs lipped slightly on the outer face + cant see inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted all underneath car not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Dec 2023 98,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rim cracked on the inner edge and leaking air (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on the tread + on cords on the inner tread + has cut on the outer wall but no cords + underinflated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut on the outer wall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs lipped slightly on the outer face + cant see inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted all underneath car not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,121 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 89,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,327 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,608 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 65,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,149 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside of 'zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2018 50,149 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside of 'zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,070 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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JA12 MER is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JA12 MER, 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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JA12 MER is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 20 September 2014.

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