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B26 BCE

2014 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,840 mi
Last recorded125,840 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 BCE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 125,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 119,550 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 119,550 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 111,393 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 105,544 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 99,154 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2020 97,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2019 92,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2019 92,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

225/40/ZR18/92Y. OF 0 OR 6 NR 5 NF 5mm.

Key battery shows a fault.

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 6 Dec 2018 86,238 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 86,238 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,103 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B26 BCE is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B26 BCE, 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 B26 BCE registered?

B26 BCE is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 2014.

Is B26 BCE safe to buy?

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