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A18 GYE

2014 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

120,369 mi
Last recorded120,369 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GYE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 120,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2025 115,047 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 114,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 106,214 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 110,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 110,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 94,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 106,388 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 80,991 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,367 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,976 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 100,814 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,089 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 94,298 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 94,298 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,423 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 40,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,494 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 31,067 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 68,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bump stop adrift & shroud damaged

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2017 68,238 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bump stop adrift & shroud damaged

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both sides just on limit of 1.6mm & n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,356 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,461 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,647 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,156 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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A18 GYE is a 2014 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 GYE, 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 A18 GYE registered?

A18 GYE is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2014.

Is A18 GYE safe to buy?

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