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AUDI A32014 · 1.6L DIESEL

VC08 APR

Vehicle Insight Summary

2014 AUDI A3 — DIESEL, 1598cc. This vehicle has 69,677 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 28/06/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2014
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a consistent maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 12 June 2025 at 69,677 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory requirements. While a failure was noted in June 2024, the immediate retest on the same day suggests that any identified issues were rectified expeditly by the previous owner. The mileage profile is notably low for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. Between the 2022 test at 55,583 miles and the 2025 test at 69,677 miles, the car covered 14,094 miles. This low usage rate generally implies less mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine components. However, low-mileage vehicles of this age can suffer from degradation of rubber-based components and corrosion if they remain stationary for extended periods. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the last three tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related wear rather than high mileage. Check the suspension bushes for cracking and the coil springs for signs of surface rust, as these perish regardless of distance driven. Inspect the brake discs for heavy pitting or surface rust, as infrequent use can lead to caliper seizing or scoring. The structural integrity of the chassis should also be verified to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed in the sills where the MOT tester may not have reached.

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Free vehicle health score

53
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:00 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2014, this Audi A3 with plate VC08 APR has undergone 5 MOT inspections since June 2022.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 13 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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