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SW09 KEY

2014 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,883 mi
Last recorded138,883 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 KEY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 138,883 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 129,174 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 120,125 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register a reading

Fail 9 Jan 2024 120,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative connecting rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

exhaust emissions too clean to register a reading

Pass 10 Jan 2023 111,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,583 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 106,583 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,113 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 84,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,458 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 67,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge where lump in tread is (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,646 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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SW09 KEY is a 2014 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SW09 KEY, 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 SW09 KEY registered?

SW09 KEY is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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