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BD14 SCX

2014 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,050 mi
Last recorded101,050 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 SCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 101,050 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 95,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 91,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 85,921 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,829 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 81,829 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 79,314 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 79,312 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,892 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,644 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 64,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 SCX 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 BD14 SCX, 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 BD14 SCX registered?

BD14 SCX is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is BD14 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD14 SCX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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