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AM14 LAY

2014 Audi A3

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,525 mi
Last recorded75,525 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM14 LAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 75,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 2x (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 75,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 2x (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,693 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and Rear Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,366 miles

engine cover/tray fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2023 67,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover/tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2022 61,792 miles

2x front tyres wearing on edges

2x front wiper blades slightly defective

engine cover /tray fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2022 61,792 miles

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

2x front tyres wearing on edges

2x front wiper blades slightly defective

engine cover /tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,019 miles

Engine Covers/Trays Fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x Front tyres cracking/wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,879 miles

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

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2020 49,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Engine Oil Low

Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,597 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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AM14 LAY is a 2014 Audi A3 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AM14 LAY, 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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AM14 LAY is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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