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GM05 COT

2014 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,681 mi
Last recorded148,681 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A475,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 COT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 148,681 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 113,875 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 145,046 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 108,345 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 138,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 138,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 130,878 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 130,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 124,707 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,270 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 122,962 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 122,961 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 89,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 118,336 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,279 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 113,528 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 113,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,789 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 69,789 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,744 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,638 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,208 miles

noise from front suspension top mounts on turns

some play in front anti roll bar links

Fail 22 Jun 2017 88,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

noise from front suspension top mounts on turns

some play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,794 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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GM05 COT is a 2014 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 GM05 COT, 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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GM05 COT is a 2014 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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