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VK14 XGL

2014 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,509 mi
Last recorded87,509 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 XGL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 87,509 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 81,532 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes on both sides cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 81,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes on both sides cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 75,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splits on inside edge/sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,253 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,626 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))

Rear tyres starting to feather on inner edge, check four wheel alignment

Pass 20 Jan 2021 59,069 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 54,865 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 47,105 miles

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

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 40,619 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,609 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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VK14 XGL is a 2014 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK14 XGL, 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 VK14 XGL registered?

VK14 XGL is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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