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A14 AGS

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,801 mi
Last recorded62,801 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 AGS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 62,801 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 60,354 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 60,354 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 89,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 47,957 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 47,957 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,187 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 40,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 86,905 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 86,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 31,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit - unable to fully assess without removing wheel. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,121 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 85,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 23,108 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 23,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 83,998 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 83,475 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 83,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,327 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 82,327 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,644 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,340 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,652 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 60,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A14 AGS is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,226 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 A14 AGS, 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 8 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A14 AGS registered?

A14 AGS is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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