2014 Audi A5 · 40,410 MOT tests
2014 Audi A5 reliability
2014 Audi A5s fail 20.8% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 A5 years (40,410 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- 20.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 82,040
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,410
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.7% of tests fail here (23% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Audi A5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.7%
- Lights and electrics5.2%
- Suspension4.5%
- Brakes3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.69%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.2%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.78%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.53%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.39%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.1%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.95%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.59%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.64%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Audi A5 reliable?
2014 Audi A5s fail 20.8% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 A5 years (40,410 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Audi A5 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.69% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.2% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Audi A5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Audi A5 shows 82,040 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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