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AJ14 VUD

2014 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,941 mi
Last recorded175,941 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 VUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 175,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 155,876 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 155,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 139,118 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 131,366 miles

"Inspection Due" message displayed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Feb 2023 131,366 miles

"Inspection Due" message displayed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Refilled empty washer bottle. TESTED OK. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 122,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

drivers sunvisor insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2022 122,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Reset tyre pressure & TPMS system reset (5.2.3 (h))

drivers sunvisor insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 105,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 99,150 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,019 miles

Both front tyre's worn between 2mm and 3mm

Both rear tyre's have surface cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,803 miles

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

Front Strut dust covers ripped

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rips in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wipers smear screen

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

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

Rear Tyres deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2017 65,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 65,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AJ14 VUD is a 2014 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ14 VUD, 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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AJ14 VUD is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 8 August 2014.

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