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JL59 LEW

2014 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,621 mi
Last recorded144,621 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL59 LEW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 144,621 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 129,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 114,268 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 114,266 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 98,197 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 82,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 67,413 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 62,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,558 miles

nsf+osf tyres worn on outer edges

osf nail in tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2019 55,467 miles

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

nsf+osf tyres worn on outer edges

osf nail in tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,145 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 37,426 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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JL59 LEW is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey 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 JL59 LEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JL59 LEW registered?

JL59 LEW is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 13 March 2014.

Is JL59 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL59 LEW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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