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AP14 SZU

2014 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,811 mi
Last recorded76,811 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 SZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 76,811 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 76,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,814 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 66,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 54,574 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2023 54,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure light on

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2022 49,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 47,999 miles

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

underside components covered

Fail 7 Oct 2021 47,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underside components covered

Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,836 miles

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

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Fail 28 Aug 2020 43,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction p001000 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,442 miles

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

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 24 Aug 2018 31,071 miles

underside components covered

Fail 24 Aug 2018 31,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

underside components covered

Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under bonnet component covered

underside components covered

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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AP14 SZU is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP14 SZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP14 SZU registered?

AP14 SZU is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 29 August 2014.

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