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AL14 LEW

2014 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,524 mi
Last recorded134,524 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL14 LEW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 134,524 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 128,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

intermittent engine warning light fault.. codes were cleared and vehicle driven but light or faults previously recorded returned

Pass 16 May 2024 122,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside lights have slight interference

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both front (5.2.3 (e))

coolant below minimum

Pass 24 Mar 2023 113,388 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,600 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 97,665 miles

fuel cap cover flap adrift

nearside rear tyre chopping/out of shape

offside rear tyre chopping/out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

no emissions detected at time of test, under body trays fitted and engine covers fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,390 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 17 Jul 2018 78,390 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Front wipers slightly smearing 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,093 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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AL14 LEW is a 2014 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AL14 LEW, 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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AL14 LEW is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 11 August 2014.

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