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AV14 ARF

2014 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,481 mi
Last recorded157,481 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 ARF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 157,481 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 150,998 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 150,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 145,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 145,414 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 135,986 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 135,986 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 128,112 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2021 114,992 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 98,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,845 miles

Advise all 4x tyres incorrect speed rating 91w

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 55,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also advise tyre has puncture . (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise all 4x tyres incorrect speed rating 91w

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

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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AV14 ARF is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV14 ARF, 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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AV14 ARF is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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