2014 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · R40 KAE
2014 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 130,623 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R40 KAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 130,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R40 KAE 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 (R40 KAE) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
R40 KAE Mileage History
- 06/12/2023113,693 mi
- 10/12/2024121,563 mi+7,870 mi
- 08/12/2025127,356 mi+5,793 mi
- 23/07/2026130,623 mi+3,267 mi
- 23/07/2026130,623 mi
Average of roughly 6,439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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