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AX03 LAN

2014 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,744 mi
Last recorded100,744 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 LAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 100,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

Pass 18 Jun 2025 94,433 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 94,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,313 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 89,313 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 79,889 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Undertray not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,996 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 72,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,256 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,818 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 53,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,351 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 50,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 46,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 42,104 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2017 42,104 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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AX03 LAN is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AX03 LAN, 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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AX03 LAN is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2014.

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