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W20 BOW

2014 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,307 mi
Last recorded169,307 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A475,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 BOW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 169,307 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 158,651 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 150,676 miles

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Nearside Front 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))

undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 143,920 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 143,920 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 131,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms light on but is indicating an under inflated tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2022 131,492 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulbs in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms light on but is indicating an under inflated tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2021 111,751 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front fog lamps inop.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 64,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,999 miles

smoke reading 0.0

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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W20 BOW is a 2014 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W20 BOW, 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 W20 BOW registered?

W20 BOW is a 2014 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is W20 BOW safe to buy?

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