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L23 BYL

2014 Audi A3

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,762 mi
Last recorded91,762 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 BYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 91,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2025 91,632 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2024 84,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 76,210 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 76,210 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 71,602 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,726 miles

advice keep eye on front tyres

advice on front wipers

advice on further look at front and rear brake discs

advice on further look at hand brake n/s/r

Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,228 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 36,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,393 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,434 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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L23 BYL is a 2014 Audi A3 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L23 BYL, 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 L23 BYL registered?

L23 BYL is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 12 August 2014.

Is L23 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 BYL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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