2013 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · S14 SAP
2013 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 64,012 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S14 SAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 64,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S14 SAP 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 2013 Audi A3 (S14 SAP) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))”.
S14 SAP Mileage History
- 02/05/202358,628 mi
- 02/05/202358,628 mi
- 09/05/202460,057 mi+1,429 mi
- 28/04/202561,390 mi+1,333 mi
- 28/04/202664,012 mi+2,622 mi
Average of roughly 1,801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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