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W27 DGW

2014 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,776 mi
Last recorded88,776 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW27 DGW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 88,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On limit (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 88,773 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On limit (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 79,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 70,437 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 62,654 miles

All front suspension bushes worn but no excessive movement

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 62,654 miles

Emissions unable to be completed tester fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

All front suspension bushes worn but no excessive movement

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,411 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 54,411 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,111 miles

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

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

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

front lower suspension arm bushes worn and spltting

Pass 21 Sep 2020 36,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 28,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 19,822 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 17,474 miles

Electronic parking brake tested on gradient test

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2017 13,981 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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W27 DGW is a 2014 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W27 DGW, 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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W27 DGW is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 5 August 2014.

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