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AU14 XDO

2014 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,703 mi
Last recorded124,703 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 XDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 124,703 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2026 124,610 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2025 118,098 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

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

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

wipers smear

Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,348 miles

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

wipers smear

Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,362 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

wipers smear

Fail 18 Nov 2022 98,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre R ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

wipers smear

Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged And worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,675 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 78,675 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 60,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,297 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 23 Mar 2017 40,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

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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AU14 XDO is a 2014 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU14 XDO, 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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AU14 XDO is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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