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Y3 SWD

2014 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,183 mi
Last recorded75,183 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A566,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 SWD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 75,183 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 73,275 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 65,395 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 59,273 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 53,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 48,571 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 48,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235/35/19-----the rest 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,341 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 44,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 29,325 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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Y3 SWD is a 2014 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 Y3 SWD, 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 Y3 SWD registered?

Y3 SWD is a 2014 Audi A5, first registered on 15 November 2014.

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