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AE14 XCS

2014 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,587 mi
Last recorded81,587 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 XCS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 81,587 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 81,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 75,792 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS & OS 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread and uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,958 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall cut but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 57,647 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 51,823 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 46,125 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 39,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,977 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 24,483 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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AE14 XCS is a 2014 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AE14 XCS, 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 AE14 XCS registered?

AE14 XCS is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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