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KO14 BWM

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,944 mi
Last recorded144,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO14 BWM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 144,944 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear arms bushes, very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 139,947 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear arms bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 134,151 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 127,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 119,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 119,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split and starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 116,109 miles

front tyres 4-5mm left

front, lower suspension arm bushes worn, starting to split

Pass 15 Jan 2020 111,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers & under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 101,359 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 87,521 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,488 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 82,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KO14 BWM is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black 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 KO14 BWM, 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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KO14 BWM is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 4 August 2014.

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