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L222 BNS

2014 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,027 mi
Last recorded158,027 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 BNS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 158,027 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 152,201 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 141,075 miles

EMI light on intermittent

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,537 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 123,437 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 117,422 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 4 Jan 2020 111,251 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,908 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 102,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,262 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Small chip in front windscreen

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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L222 BNS is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L222 BNS, 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 L222 BNS registered?

L222 BNS is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2014.

Is L222 BNS safe to buy?

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