Audi A5 SE Technik TDI (2014)
2014 Audi A5 SE Technik TDI
CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2014 Audi A5 SE Technik TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 Audi A5 SE Technik TDI is struggling: a first-time pass rate of 65.5% sits well below the UK average of 80%, signalling consistent issues on test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this dataset, though the 0.55 average failures per vehicle suggest wear-related problems are catching most owners out.
At 104,472 miles median, these cars are showing their age with predictable mechanical strain rather than premature breakdown. With virtually no advisories recorded, failures tend to be hard defects—likely suspension, emissions, or brake components typical of ageing TDIs. Budget for repairs before MOT and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel particulate filter and exhaust system.
What to check before buying a 2014 Audi A5 SE Technik 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 | 65.3% | 0.55 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 85.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Audi A5 SE Technik 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 SE Technik TDI vehicles fall between 83,086 and 123,507 miles.
2014 Audi A5 SE Technik TDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 91 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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