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L17 LWJ

2014 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

61,957 mi
Last recorded61,957 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A475,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 LWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 61,957 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 61,954 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2025 132,482 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2025 49,730 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 49,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 115,668 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 49,404 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 108,839 miles

Both rear bump stops cracking.

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 108,823 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 108,741 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible spring incorectly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible spring incorectly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 49,150 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 100,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,397 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,171 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2021 95,171 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met 17% - offside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,777 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,126 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 74,970 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres wearing unevenly

engine oil seep

Fail 8 Jan 2020 74,970 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

all tyres wearing unevenly

engine oil seep

Pass 12 Aug 2019 42,716 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 67,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 67,535 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 36,899 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,700 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 31,812 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,960 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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L17 LWJ is a 2014 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L17 LWJ, 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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L17 LWJ is a 2014 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 2014.

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