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W17 SHJ

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,614 mi
Last recorded105,614 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 SHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 105,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 104,184 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 101,288 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 98,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 96,798 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 88,587 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 78,296 miles

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

LOW WASHER FLUID LIGHT ON, EVEN THOUGH IT'S FULL

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

UNER TRAYS STOPPING FULL INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 39,514 miles

emissions to low to test oil temp not tested.no dipstick

Pass 31 Jan 2017 24,165 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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W17 SHJ is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W17 SHJ, 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 W17 SHJ registered?

W17 SHJ is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is W17 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 SHJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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