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AO14 DRZ

2014 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,795 mi
Last recorded179,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 DRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 179,795 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 179,792 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 18 Jul 2025 169,799 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 149,727 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 149,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Handbrake efficiency low

Pass 3 Jul 2023 136,638 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 113,815 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 101,237 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 85,041 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,801 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,304 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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AO14 DRZ is a 2014 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO14 DRZ, 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 AO14 DRZ registered?

AO14 DRZ is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is AO14 DRZ safe to buy?

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