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SH14 ZDK

2014 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,698 mi
Last recorded84,698 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 ZDK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 84,698 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2025 84,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2024 75,639 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,161 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bent arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 50,649 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2022 50,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 43,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,295 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,716 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 24,939 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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SH14 ZDK is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 SH14 ZDK, 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 SH14 ZDK registered?

SH14 ZDK is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 9 May 2014.

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