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L5 CUE

2014 Audi Q3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,031 mi
Last recorded56,031 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi Q358,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 CUE
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 56,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 56,031 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 186,750 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 55,650 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 55,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Pass 17 Jan 2024 181,806 miles

Advise smell of fuel in the engine bay area but no obvious leaks visible.

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Lever does not always fully release ,Keeping warning light illuminated on dashboard.. (1.1.15 (b))

Coil spring corroded ( ALL coil springs have light corrosion...) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Front to rear near fuel tank corroded... ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Front to rear near fuel tank corroded...) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 181,806 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested ( BOTH. ) (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective ( No dip beam image emitted from headlight...) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective ( No dip beam image emitted from headlight... ) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Advise smell of fuel in the engine bay area but no obvious leaks visible.

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Lever does not always fully release ,Keeping warning light illuminated on dashboard.. (1.1.15 (b))

Coil spring corroded ( ALL coil springs have light corrosion...) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Front to rear near fuel tank corroded... ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Front to rear near fuel tank corroded...) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 53,108 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 53,095 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 174,238 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (( Both front to rear brake pipes corroded near fuel tank ... )) (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (( ALL Brakes light fluctuation on application... )) (1.2.1 (e))

Slight smell of fuel in engine bay area but no obvious leaks visible during test.

Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,052 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 157,150 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise tyre pressure warning message displayed on dashboard.

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated ( Both weak. ) (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Both front to rear brake pipes corroded near fuel tank.) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Worn & Lipped. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Worn & Lipped. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 157,144 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested ( Both not checked due to the lack of image being emitted from headlights. ) (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective ( No dipped beam image emitted from unit. ) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ( Drop link. ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective ( No dipped beam image emitted from unit. ) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ( Drop link. ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise tyre pressure warning message displayed on dashboard.

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated ( Both weak. ) (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Both front to rear brake pipes corroded near fuel tank.) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Pads look to be very thin but they are not clearly visible during test. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Worn & Lipped. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Worn & Lipped. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 140,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 44,103 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 44,100 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 132,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 39,086 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 124,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,208 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 32,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (bold in places)

Pass 4 Jan 2018 115,309 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 115,309 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,621 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,105 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 76,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,166 miles

nearside @ offside rear tyres split on inside wall but no fibres showing

Fail 4 Sep 2013 64,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside @ offside rear tyres split on inside wall but no fibres showing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,809 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 52,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,163 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 48,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,193 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Q3?

Based on 965,318 MOT tests across 113,837 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
113,837
On UK Roads
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L5 CUE is a 2014 Audi Q3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Audi Q3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 58,887 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Audi Q3 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 12 years old, this Audi Q3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L5 CUE is a 2014 Audi Q3, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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