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N44 GRD

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,820 mi
Last recorded110,820 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 GRD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 110,820 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 110,371 miles

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

O/S/R seats fold flat - not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 110,371 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R seats fold flat - not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 118,914 miles

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

steering rack has slight roughness when turned

Fail 16 Jul 2025 118,573 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering rack has slight roughness when turned

Pass 28 Nov 2024 105,018 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2024 108,397 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 108,397 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 100,098 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 100,378 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 100,377 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 93,063 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,390 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 97,376 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,239 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 83,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,381 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 74,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 74,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 66,028 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,867 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 38,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 56,934 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,570 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 36,570 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 48,396 miles

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

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,862 miles

NSR tyre starting to crack

OSR road wheel slightly distorted

OSR tyre starting to crack

Fail 22 Aug 2016 32,862 miles

NSR tyre starting to crack

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

OSR road wheel slightly distorted

OSR tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,813 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,933 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,955 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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N44 GRD is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N44 GRD, 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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N44 GRD is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 4 June 2014.

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