2014 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · X13 DAA
2014 Audi A5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 99,981 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X13 DAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 99,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X13 DAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi A5 (X13 DAA) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
X13 DAA Mileage History
- 30/03/202371,579 mi
- 06/04/202480,263 mi+8,684 mi
- 06/04/202480,265 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/202589,013 mi+8,748 mi
- 01/07/202699,981 mi+10,968 mi
Average of roughly 8,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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