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W12 SDB

2014 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,703 mi
Last recorded105,703 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 SDB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 105,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 90,119 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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,533 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 67,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close to limit and worn on inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close to limit and worn on inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,314 miles

Central Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Rear Low park brake efforts recorded but both wheels locked. Considered normal operation of electronic park brake.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,268 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2020 41,622 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 39,177 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 39,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,285 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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W12 SDB is a 2014 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W12 SDB, 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 W12 SDB registered?

W12 SDB is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 28 July 2014.

Is W12 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 SDB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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