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LA14 DKN

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,488 mi
Last recorded100,488 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA14 DKN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 100,488 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,035 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 96,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 86,263 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,800 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,937 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 72,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 255/35/r19-96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 255/35/r19-96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 61,567 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

Fail 8 May 2019 61,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/r19-96y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 255/35/r19-96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,197 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 48,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 35,317 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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LA14 DKN is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LA14 DKN, 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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LA14 DKN is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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