2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Audi A5 MOT pass rate and common faults

10,501 MOT tests in 2024. 76.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time76.8%
Failed or needed repairs23.2%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,501 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    546 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    436 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    294 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    143 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres10.5%
  2. Lights & electrics8.0%
  3. Suspension6.3%
  4. Brakes4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Body & chassis2.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Audi A5?

In 2024, 76.8% of 2014 Audi A5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,501 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Audi A5?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Audi A5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).