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S999 SBO

2014 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,346 mi
Last recorded62,346 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 SBO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 62,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres-worn/misshaped/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 62,314 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres-worn/misshaped/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 55,046 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 55,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 51,076 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 45,664 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 43,824 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 41,336 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 37,326 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 32,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,654 miles

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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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S999 SBO is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S999 SBO, 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 S999 SBO registered?

S999 SBO is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 25 October 2014.

Is S999 SBO safe to buy?

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