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AR11 HAY

2014 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,173 mi
Last recorded164,173 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR11 HAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 164,173 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 161,499 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 155,514 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 153,163 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 116,871 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 116,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 83,276 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,838 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers Smeary On Drivers Side

Fail 30 Jul 2019 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wipers Smeary On Drivers Side

Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,287 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 66,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 59,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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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AR11 HAY is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AR11 HAY, 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 AR11 HAY registered?

AR11 HAY is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2014.

Is AR11 HAY safe to buy?

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