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A14 LXL

2016 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,564 mi
Last recorded54,564 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 54,564 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 49,811 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 45,283 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 38,648 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 34,738 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 34,738 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 30,162 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 26,561 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 LXL is a 2016 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 50,172 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 LXL, 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 10 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A14 LXL registered?

A14 LXL is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2016.

Is A14 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 LXL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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