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SM14 XXB

2014 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,524 mi
Last recorded190,524 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A475,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 190,524 miles

Front Both front tyres scrubbed off inner edge

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

Underbody and rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2026 190,522 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Both front tyres scrubbed off inner edge

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Underbody and rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 171,068 miles

Bonnet cable stretched.

Central Exhaust clamp cracked.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 156,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear both rear spring cups corroded.

bonnet cable stretched.

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 21 Jul 2023 143,172 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2022 126,569 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 104,113 miles

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

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

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Fail 19 Jun 2021 102,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 17 Jul 2020 73,185 miles

Nearside Front headlamp cleaning device working but has slight defect

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

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Fail 17 Jul 2020 73,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp cleaning device working but has slight defect

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

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 9 May 2019 59,550 miles

Under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2018 48,598 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 38,010 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 38,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XXB 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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

SM14 XXB is a 2014 Audi A4, first registered on 18 July 2014.

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