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A18 SCE

2014 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,723 mi
Last recorded68,723 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SCE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 68,723 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 63,821 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 63,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 55,623 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively donut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 41,484 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 35,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant low

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2019 30,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight movement suspect oil contamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 30,277 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight movement suspect oil contamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 22,510 miles

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 Nov 2017 16,651 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 SCE is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 A18 SCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 SCE registered?

A18 SCE is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is A18 SCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 SCE 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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