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SM08 KES

2014 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,416 mi
Last recorded67,416 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 KES
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 67,416 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,322 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,289 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jun 2024 63,289 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2023 61,891 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 61,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 58,952 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 56,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 53,535 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,838 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 39,877 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 27,060 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 26,745 miles

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

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

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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SM08 KES is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM08 KES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM08 KES registered?

SM08 KES is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 4 June 2014.

Is SM08 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 KES shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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