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AO14 UPE

2014 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,959 mi
Last recorded82,959 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 UPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 82,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 81,199 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar ball slightly corroded. (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 81,199 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen 2 of 3 jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall badly damaged! Cords visible in several areas around rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar ball slightly corroded. (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,261 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 77,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 75,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Advise coolant pipe bracket loose

Fail 8 Jul 2021 72,104 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Advise coolant pipe bracket loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 68,631 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 68,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,644 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 48,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,006 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 UPE is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

AO14 UPE is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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