2014 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · R60 UBN
2014 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 176,607 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R60 UBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 176,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R60 UBN 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 (R60 UBN) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 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: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
R60 UBN Mileage History
- 06/09/2023146,143 mi
- 30/08/2024159,120 mi+12,977 mi
- 23/09/2025166,279 mi+7,159 mi
- 24/09/2026176,607 mi+10,328 mi
- 24/09/2026176,607 mi
Average of roughly 9,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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