2014 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · S55 GAH
2014 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 51,563 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S55 GAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 51,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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S55 GAH 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 (S55 GAH) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
S55 GAH Mileage History
- 06/06/202237,028 mi
- 06/06/202342,232 mi+5,204 mi
- 03/06/202445,482 mi+3,250 mi
- 09/06/202548,795 mi+3,313 mi
- 02/06/202651,563 mi+2,768 mi
Average of roughly 3,644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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