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SO64 DWL

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,261 mi
Last recorded109,261 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO64 DWL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 109,261 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level has several LED's inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 109,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint rubber split in half (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level has several LED's inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,685 miles

slight play detected inner track rod joint/rack n/s.

Fail 9 Oct 2024 99,680 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake service light illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2023 89,100 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,636 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 67,008 miles

centre exhaust join corroded

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Nov 2020 56,799 miles

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

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

centre exhaust join corroded

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Nov 2019 44,503 miles

Central exhaust joint corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and perished

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Dec 2018 27,532 miles

exhaust center joint corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 27,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cracking and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust center joint corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 27,525 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 21,770 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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SO64 DWL is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SO64 DWL, 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 SO64 DWL registered?

SO64 DWL is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 24 October 2014.

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