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Y123 ESA

2014 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,471 mi
Last recorded166,471 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A475,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 ESA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 166,471 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 162,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2023 156,543 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))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 149,195 miles

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

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2021 139,923 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 139,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 132,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 125,404 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 125,404 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,724 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 111,724 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,866 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 85,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y123 ESA is a 2014 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y123 ESA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y123 ESA registered?

Y123 ESA is a 2014 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 2014.

Is Y123 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y123 ESA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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