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DP14 BCU

2014 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,681 mi
Last recorded156,681 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A475,723 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP14 BCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 156,681 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides need replacing asap (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 156,681 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 146,838 miles

Damage to N/S front and rear body work

Damage to rear bumper trim

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 146,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Damage to N/S front and rear body work

Damage to rear bumper trim

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 140,013 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 140,013 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 134,511 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 124,180 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 112,804 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 106,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 90,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,566 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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DP14 BCU is a 2014 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 75,723 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DP14 BCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 12 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DP14 BCU registered?

DP14 BCU is a 2014 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2014.

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