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S8 DKK

2014 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,641 mi
Last recorded74,641 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 DKK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 74,641 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 69,108 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 169,735 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 60,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 164,711 miles

Under body sealant used difficult to access some component

Pass 12 Oct 2023 58,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 158,334 miles

Both front inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 158,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front inner sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,799 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 53,777 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside, due to broken self levelling sensor nearside rear (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self levelling sensor broken nearside rear (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 151,870 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 151,868 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 49,179 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 146,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 44,466 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 143,550 miles

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2020 143,548 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 137,837 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 137,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 34,012 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 130,867 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 27,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 124,727 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 113,523 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 113,522 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,342 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 104,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,190 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 98,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 92,914 miles

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 87,231 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,835 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 19 Aug 2008 81,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 20 Aug 2007 75,694 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 56,693 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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S8 DKK is a 2014 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S8 DKK, 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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S8 DKK is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 15 October 2014.

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