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SM14 RLU

2014 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,974 mi
Last recorded88,974 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A475,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 RLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 88,974 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2026 88,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2025 87,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rearmost suspension arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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Various sections of vehicle underside corroded but not excessively at time of test.

Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,858 miles

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

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

heat shield at rear insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2024 79,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower central arm bush as marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

heat shield at rear insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,884 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 73,884 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant on minimum

Pass 1 Oct 2022 69,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,253 miles

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2020 53,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2020 53,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm near limmt (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm tyre perished in tread and near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 near limit 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm tyre perished in tread and near limit (5.2.3 (e))

emission test abandoned restricted RPM no values recorded

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2018 37,159 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 29,666 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

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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SM14 RLU is a 2014 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM14 RLU, 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 SM14 RLU registered?

SM14 RLU is a 2014 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is SM14 RLU safe to buy?

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