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R21 KBS

2014 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,174 mi
Last recorded145,174 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 KBS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 145,174 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 123,819 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2023 106,812 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 106,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,152 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 89,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,639 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 70,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,388 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 53,751 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,617 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,523 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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R21 KBS 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 75%.

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 R21 KBS, 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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What year was R21 KBS registered?

R21 KBS is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is R21 KBS safe to buy?

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