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JBZ 266

2014 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,850 mi
Last recorded135,850 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 266
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 135,850 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 130,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 124,856 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 118,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 109,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 97,980 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 97,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 88,128 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

full under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2019 80,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,129 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 55,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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JBZ 266 is a 2014 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JBZ 266, 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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JBZ 266 is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 12 April 2014.

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