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4 DUK

2014 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,645 mi
Last recorded55,645 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 DUK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 55,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, 3.9mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91W. Manufactured date 10/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 55,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, 3.9mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91W. Manufactured date 10/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 52,477 miles

Fuel cap seal split.

Pass 4 Oct 2024 48,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,435 miles

Fuel cap seal split.

Fail 26 Sep 2023 43,435 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel cap seal split.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,893 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 35,482 miles

Fuel cap seal split.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 32,595 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 32,595 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 29,649 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 24,629 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 24,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 19,770 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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4 DUK is a 2014 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 63,460 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 A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4 DUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 12 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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4 DUK is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2014.

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