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B18 BPP

2014 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,558 mi
Last recorded89,558 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 BPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 89,558 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 89,557 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 82,529 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 82,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 75,007 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower suspension arm rubber bush split & starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 75,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML lit up (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR tyre has a cut in the tread section exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower suspension arm rubber bush split & starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 66,976 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 59,175 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 52,335 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 43,318 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 35,424 miles

emissions undetected peak

Pass 9 Feb 2018 28,631 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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B18 BPP is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 B18 BPP, 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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B18 BPP is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2014.

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