2014 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · S40 LAL
2014 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2014. Recorded mileage 99,470 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S40 LAL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 99,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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S40 LAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi A3 (S40 LAL) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
S40 LAL Mileage History
- 22/07/202279,642 mi
- 14/08/202387,161 mi+7,519 mi
- 15/08/202494,513 mi+7,352 mi
- 07/08/202599,470 mi+4,957 mi
Average of roughly 6,511 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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