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BD14 DCU

2014 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,481 mi
Last recorded104,481 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 DCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 104,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 90,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 65,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,944 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,263 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 45,263 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 35,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 22,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear cracking on the thread area of both tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2017 11,399 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 10,770 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 9,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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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BD14 DCU is a 2014 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD14 DCU, 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 BD14 DCU registered?

BD14 DCU is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2014.

Is BD14 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD14 DCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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