2014 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · J13 DAG
2014 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 136,279 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J13 DAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 136,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J13 DAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi A3 (J13 DAG) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
J13 DAG Mileage History
- 06/08/202299,738 mi
- 19/08/2023109,343 mi+9,605 mi
- 31/08/2024120,935 mi+11,592 mi
- 23/08/2025128,596 mi+7,661 mi
- 29/08/2026136,279 mi+7,683 mi
Average of roughly 8,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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