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L12 VBB

2014 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,044 mi
Last recorded165,044 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 VBB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 165,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 151,491 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,960 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 116,977 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 112,008 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,568 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone A, less than 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,978 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,503 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,204 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 70,204 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 54,283 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 54,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L12 VBB is a 2014 Audi A3 in White 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 L12 VBB, 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 L12 VBB registered?

L12 VBB is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is L12 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 VBB 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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