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A27 JDE

2014 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,064 mi
Last recorded90,064 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 JDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 90,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,972 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 71,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 71,899 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear brake disc backing plates corroded and breaking up

Nearside Head light slightly dimmer

Offside Rear brake disc shows signs of overheating.

Pass 16 Jan 2024 68,272 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 68,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 64,826 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 64,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.16mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear washer jet inop

Pass 9 Feb 2021 56,636 miles

Central Rear Lower Rearmost exhaust heat shield loose, but not likely to detach.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,699 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 29,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,918 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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A27 JDE is a 2014 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A27 JDE, 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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A27 JDE is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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