Audi Rs4 (2014)
2014 Audi Rs4
CarHunch analysed 204 real MOT records for the 2014 Audi Rs4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Audi RS4 passes its MOT first time at 89.5%, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which is a solid endorsement of reliability. However, 38.7% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and suggests buyers should budget for occasional serious issues.
These cars are running at around 50,400 miles on average—reasonable for a nine-year-old performance saloon—yet they're racking up an average of 8.9 advisories per vehicle, indicating wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Before purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on the braking system and suspension, as these high-mileage performance cars are prone to expensive component failures.
What to check before buying a 2014 Audi Rs4
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Audi Rs4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Audi Rs4 vehicles fall between 39,798 and 61,879 miles.
2014 Audi Rs4 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 173 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Audi Rs4
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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29.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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29.5%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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25.4%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
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24.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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20.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.8%
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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