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SL14 LYK

2014 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,949 mi
Last recorded114,949 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A475,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 LYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 114,949 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Middle exhaust Bracket Loose not likely to fall off

Offside Front Wearing inner Edge 2.5mm Tread

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 114,949 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front Lower, Rear Track Control Arm Inner Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Middle exhaust Bracket Loose not likely to fall off

Offside Front Wearing inner Edge 2.5mm Tread

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 104,579 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 104,579 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))

Pass 24 May 2024 93,787 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 93,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 85,878 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 77,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,561 miles

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

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

exhaust sleeve corroded (middle-rear)

Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,121 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,185 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 61,104 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded [surface rust] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,389 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,935 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 49,935 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,460 miles

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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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SL14 LYK is a 2014 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL14 LYK, 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 SL14 LYK registered?

SL14 LYK is a 2014 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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