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AY03 GUS

2014 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,804 mi
Last recorded69,804 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GUS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 69,804 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 69,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,394 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 96,672 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s and o/s/r ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 82,156 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s and o/s/r ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,851 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 64,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,379 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 60,379 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,159 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,701 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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AY03 GUS is a 2014 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY03 GUS, 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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AY03 GUS is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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