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FAR 42S

2014 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,903 mi
Last recorded155,903 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A475,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAR 42S
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 155,903 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 114,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 85,846 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 85,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 55,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,468 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 33,241 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,213 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 30,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 27,849 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 23,675 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 19,352 miles

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

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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FAR 42S is a 2014 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAR 42S, 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 FAR 42S registered?

FAR 42S is a 2014 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is FAR 42S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAR 42S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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