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L88 NPB

2014 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,471 mi
Last recorded113,471 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi A363,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 NPB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 113,471 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 113,471 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 108,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

test able items covered by under trays

Pass 10 Oct 2023 105,693 miles

TPM light on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 13 Oct 2021 94,507 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,478 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 94,477 miles

Nearside Front 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) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,520 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,725 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 56,762 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 and wearing out of shape on inner ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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L88 NPB is a 2014 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 L88 NPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L88 NPB registered?

L88 NPB is a 2014 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2014.

Is L88 NPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 NPB 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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