2014 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · J29 NDO
2014 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 159,218 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J29 NDO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 159,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
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J29 NDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi A5 (J29 NDO) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
J29 NDO Mileage History
- 23/12/2021129,070 mi
- 21/12/2022142,341 mi+13,271 mi
- 20/12/2023153,660 mi+11,319 mi
- 12/01/2026159,218 mi+5,558 mi
Average of roughly 7,434 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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