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L222 CRD

2014 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

120,958 mi
Last recorded120,958 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 120,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 117,007 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 117,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 115,608 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 107,645 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 111,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,257 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 98,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 94,639 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 79,008 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 81,487 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 81,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,906 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,259 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,297 miles

Both rear tyres treads perishing.

Emissions too lean to measure.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,428 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 52,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable strongly advised (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 67,744 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,048 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 65,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 25,908 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 28 Jan 2017 58,780 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,298 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,899 miles

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 CRD is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 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 CRD, 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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L222 CRD is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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