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AJ59 BAR

2014 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,535 mi
Last recorded114,535 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 BAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 114,535 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 106,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 106,790 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 98,246 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 98,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,470 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 90,463 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,724 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,862 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 72,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 65,643 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 59,011 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,641 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,130 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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AJ59 BAR is a 2014 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ59 BAR, 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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AJ59 BAR is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 11 February 2014.

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