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SW63 KNJ

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,992 mi
Last recorded118,992 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW63 KNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 118,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 118,992 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (leaking grease all over suspension and brakes) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 107,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 100,342 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 100,342 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,471 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,014 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,460 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 74,460 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,459 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,586 miles

both rear shock absorbers soft

covers restricting view

Fail 13 Jul 2017 35,586 miles

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

covers restricting view

both rear shock absorbers soft

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also scolloped ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,864 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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SW63 KNJ is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black 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 SW63 KNJ, 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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SW63 KNJ is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 1 January 2014.

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