Audi A5 (2014)
2014 Audi A5
CarHunch analysed 12,046 real MOT records for the 2014 Audi A5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Audi A5 passes its MOT first time in 85.6% of cases, comfortably beating the UK average of 80%, which is encouraging—though the 43.8% of vehicles that have ever recorded a dangerous defect is a serious red flag for potential buyers, suggesting systemic issues with critical safety components. Petrol models perform slightly better at 88% pass rate versus 85% for diesel, so fuel type does matter here.
At 69,651 miles median, these A5s are running typical mileage for their age, and the average 1.56 failures per vehicle suggests most get through with minor work. The high advisory count of 10.6 per vehicle indicates wear-and-tear is catching up—things like worn suspension, exhaust issues, and brake pad wear are likely common. Before committing to a purchase, get a pre-buy inspection that specifically flags any history of dangerous defects in the service records, because the numbers show nearly half of these cars have experienced them.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2014 Audi A5
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.
- ⚠️ 43.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (78%) | 9,340 | 85% | 1.63 |
| Petrol (22%) | 2,704 | 88% | 1.32 |
| Gas Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Audi A5 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 vehicles fall between 54,149 and 88,294 miles.
2014 Audi A5 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 10,092 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Audi A5
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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50.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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17.9%
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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16.8%
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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