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AR04 ALS

2014 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,021 mi
Last recorded62,021 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 ALS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 62,021 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Pass 13 Sep 2024 57,518 miles

Front Corrosion on front subframe, but not seriously weakened.

Rear Corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components, but not seriously weakened.

Undertrays fitted during time of test, unable to fully inspect underneath vehicle.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 53,587 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box,heat shield,front end insecure

nearside and offside rear brake discs, stone guards corrosion

over sills restricting full inspection

surface corrosion all rear suspension components

Pass 16 Sep 2022 49,735 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 X tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

over sills and under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,837 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 41,924 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,534 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted unable too fully inspect

Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,975 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,393 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 27,167 miles

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

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

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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AR04 ALS is a 2014 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR04 ALS, 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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AR04 ALS is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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