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AL12 BGS

2014 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,014 mi
Last recorded78,014 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 BGS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 78,014 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 78,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 73,234 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 73,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 68,548 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 63,689 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 58,607 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,588 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 29,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 24,908 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,486 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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AL12 BGS is a 2014 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AL12 BGS, 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 AL12 BGS registered?

AL12 BGS is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2014.

Is AL12 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 BGS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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