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SJ14 BUA

2014 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,149 mi
Last recorded132,149 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 BUA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 132,149 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 118,393 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 118,393 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released SWITCH STUCK (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 101,896 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 101,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 91,716 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,180 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 81,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 70,039 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout

Pass 5 Feb 2020 65,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn on inner edge and low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 57,222 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 57,222 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 50,954 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,893 miles

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

emissions not detected

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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SJ14 BUA is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ14 BUA, 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 SJ14 BUA registered?

SJ14 BUA is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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The MOT history for SJ14 BUA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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