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YY14 VBD

2014 Audi A7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,348 mi
Last recorded148,348 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A766,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 VBD
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 148,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 137,123 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve clamps broken but exhaust system still secure with no leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2024 126,283 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 126,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 118,494 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 106,754 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 97,509 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 91,823 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light illuminated

full under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 3 Nov 2017 61,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light illuminated

full under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,315 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 54,995 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air freshener (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chips (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Audi A7?

Based on 171,917 MOT tests across 20,558 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
7,773
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
20,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,049
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 482
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 461
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YY14 VBD is a 2014 Audi A7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 66,361 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 A7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY14 VBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 12 years old, this Audi A7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY14 VBD is a 2014 Audi A7, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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