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AY14 WBL

2014 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,643 mi
Last recorded134,643 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 WBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 134,643 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 134,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 117,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 100,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,464 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 90,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,020 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 75,654 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 75,654 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,086 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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AY14 WBL is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black 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 AY14 WBL, 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 AY14 WBL registered?

AY14 WBL is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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