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AV14 GAU

2014 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,195 mi
Last recorded159,195 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 GAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 159,195 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 150,665 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 140,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 129,645 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 129,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Screen washers weak

Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,670 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 118,666 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 108,071 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,667 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,463 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,616 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,244 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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AV14 GAU is a 2014 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV14 GAU, 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 AV14 GAU registered?

AV14 GAU is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is AV14 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV14 GAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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