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L500 CTR

2014 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,269 mi
Last recorded68,269 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 CTR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 68,269 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 68,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 63,896 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 59,606 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 58,268 miles

Under body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 7 Aug 2021 52,718 miles

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

Offside Washer jet just hitting windscreen

Under body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 27 Jul 2020 49,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,562 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 44,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions backwards rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2018 35,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 of ()

front tyres on 4 and 5 mm

Pass 17 May 2017 27,585 miles

Rear 2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

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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L500 CTR is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L500 CTR, 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 L500 CTR registered?

L500 CTR is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is L500 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 CTR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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