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SW64 BMY

2014 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,378 mi
Last recorded153,378 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW64 BMY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 153,378 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high No internal adjuster and manual adjustment doesn't lower enough. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high No internal adjuster and manual adjustment doesn't lower enough. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 150,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 143,837 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 133,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge 255/35/19 96y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 120,570 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 103,158 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 103,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 83,246 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 53,792 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 39,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SW64 BMY is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW64 BMY, 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 SW64 BMY registered?

SW64 BMY is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 20 October 2014.

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