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78 FKH

2014 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,470 mi
Last recorded60,470 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 FKH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 60,470 miles

both rear lower suspension arms becoming corroded

n/s/r brakes discoloured/show signs of overheating

n/s/r coil spring becoming corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 24 Feb 2026 60,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear lower suspension arms becoming corroded

n/s/r brakes discoloured/show signs of overheating

n/s/r coil spring becoming corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 20 Feb 2025 55,928 miles

both lower rear suspension arms becoming corroded

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 55,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both lower rear suspension arms becoming corroded

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2024 50,611 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 46,721 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 42,274 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 36,871 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 33,186 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 33,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 26,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 16,724 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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78 FKH is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 78 FKH, 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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What year was 78 FKH registered?

78 FKH is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2014.

Is 78 FKH safe to buy?

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