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A14 XDG

2014 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,136 mi
Last recorded101,136 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 101,136 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 101,134 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,982 miles

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

Rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2024 91,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,642 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Nov 2023 83,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Nearside headlight level adjuster not tested

T.P.M.S. light on indicating a low tyre pressure

engine coolant level low

Pass 10 Nov 2022 75,292 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside rear tyre has metal object in tread

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 10 Nov 2022 75,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside rear tyre has metal object in tread

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,199 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Fail 18 Nov 2021 66,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres bold on edges and worn to tread wear indicators (2mm)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,814 miles

covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,818 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 50,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

unable to check headlight aim adjustment due to inoperative headlights

Pass 28 Nov 2018 40,193 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 29,472 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 29,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A14 XDG is a 2014 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A14 XDG, 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 A14 XDG registered?

A14 XDG is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2014.

Is A14 XDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 XDG shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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