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B24 ARU

2014 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,615 mi
Last recorded90,615 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 ARU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 90,615 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 85,822 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 79,135 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 70,855 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 70,855 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,278 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 66,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,024 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 61,024 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,417 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,814 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 6 Aug 2019 53,814 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 13 Aug 2018 47,711 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,304 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 8 Aug 2017 42,075 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

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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B24 ARU is a 2014 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B24 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B24 ARU registered?

B24 ARU is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 27 August 2014.

Is B24 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B24 ARU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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