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WR14 SHJ

2014 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,936 mi
Last recorded169,936 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR14 SHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 169,936 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 154,042 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 148,989 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 148,979 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at ply recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 137,650 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 137,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to dip beam not working correctly (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam goes on and off while testing HID fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 129,282 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 122,585 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))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 122,498 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 116,663 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,569 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WR14 SHJ is a 2014 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR14 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.

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What year was WR14 SHJ registered?

WR14 SHJ is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 14 May 2014.

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