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SB14 HZT

2014 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,040 mi
Last recorded99,040 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 HZT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 99,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear of front hub, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 98,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear of front hub, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 94,723 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone that shock attaches to, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone that shock attaches to, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,228 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm, wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 72,948 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,302 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 63,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,980 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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SB14 HZT is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB14 HZT, 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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SB14 HZT is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 20 June 2014.

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