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A18 YYN

2014 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,545 mi
Last recorded68,545 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 YYN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 68,545 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 68,545 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,577 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 63,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 52,521 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 40,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 39,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 20,134 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 YYN is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

A18 YYN is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 2014.

Is A18 YYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 YYN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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