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A14 SAJ

2017 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,804 mi
Last recorded117,804 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 SAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 117,804 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 87,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 112,353 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 112,353 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 83,044 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 102,173 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 102,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,140 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 90,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,972 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 81,194 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,182 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 23 Oct 2019 77,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,352 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,265 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 57,559 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,376 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,591 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,451 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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A14 SAJ is a 2017 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 45,382 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 SAJ, 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 9 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A14 SAJ registered?

A14 SAJ is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 6 July 2017.

Is A14 SAJ safe to buy?

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