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ARC 253H

2014 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,009 mi
Last recorded93,009 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARC 253H
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 93,009 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 88,207 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 83,180 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 70,236 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 70,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 55,760 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 55,760 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken strut top bearing also damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,713 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 41,713 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 28,491 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 21,744 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 15,062 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall/ rim protector has slight damage

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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ARC 253H is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ARC 253H, 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 ARC 253H registered?

ARC 253H is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is ARC 253H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARC 253H shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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