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AK08 DYL

2014 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,998 mi
Last recorded95,998 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 DYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 95,998 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 93,140 miles

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

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 93,132 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,255 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 83,157 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,464 miles

rear bumper insecure at bottom

Fail 30 Sep 2022 77,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear bumper insecure at bottom

Pass 29 Sep 2021 69,321 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 69,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,426 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,369 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,573 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,733 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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AK08 DYL is a 2014 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK08 DYL, 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 AK08 DYL registered?

AK08 DYL is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2014.

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