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79 HDM

2014 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,137 mi
Last recorded25,137 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 HDM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 25,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 23,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 22,204 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 20,182 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 20,182 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 18,706 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 17,767 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 16,967 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 15,462 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 12,728 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 12,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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79 HDM is a 2014 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 79 HDM, 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 79 HDM registered?

79 HDM is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2014.

Is 79 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 HDM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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