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J5 TAS

2014 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,385 mi
Last recorded141,385 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A475,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 TAS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 141,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 141,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on n/s/f brake pads warning wire broken

n/s/ cv joint knocking

Pass 1 Nov 2024 125,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint appears not fully fitted in hub

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 125,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint appears not fully fitted in hub

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner with deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner with cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner with deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 110,111 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve clamp corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 109,762 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve clamp corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 94,274 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 94,274 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 79,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged and splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sun visor damaged but still in place

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,804 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 66,802 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,775 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 44,868 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has curb damage/cuts to side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J5 TAS is a 2014 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J5 TAS, 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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J5 TAS is a 2014 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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