Audi A5 S Line Black Edition TDI (2014)
2014 Audi A5 S Line Black Edition TDI
CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2014 Audi A5 S Line Black Edition TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 Audi A5 TDI is a weaker performer than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 63.2% against the national 80%, suggesting you should budget for remedial work before MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this dataset and advisories are virtually non-existent, so the failures tend to be minor.
At nearly 92,000 miles on average, these cars have covered a reasonable distance for their age, and the median CarHunch score of 50 reflects that they're solidly mid-range vehicles mechanically. Before committing to a purchase, have a pre-buy inspection from a diesel-specialist garage, because the modest failure rate (0.45 per vehicle) masks the type of issues that trip up older TDIs, particularly DPF and emissions-related work.
What to check before buying a 2014 Audi A5 S Line Black Edition TDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 149 | 63% | 0.45 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 85.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Audi A5 S Line Black Edition TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Audi A5 S Line Black Edition TDI vehicles fall between 74,972 and 107,788 miles.
2014 Audi A5 S Line Black Edition TDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 82 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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