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AS61 CLS

2014 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,078 mi
Last recorded138,078 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS61 CLS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 138,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 130,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 121,086 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,581 miles

covers & under trays fitted -- not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 24 Dec 2020 87,584 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,051 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 77,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping action (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 56,240 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has minor outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 56,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has minor outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,324 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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AS61 CLS is a 2014 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AS61 CLS, 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 AS61 CLS registered?

AS61 CLS is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2014.

Is AS61 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS61 CLS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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