2014 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · V55 ELK
2014 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 112,648 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V55 ELK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 112,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V55 ELK 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 (V55 ELK) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
V55 ELK Mileage History
- 04/10/202398,058 mi
- 21/10/2024106,952 mi+8,894 mi
- 22/10/2024106,956 mi+4 mi
- 31/10/2025112,644 mi+5,688 mi
- 06/11/2025112,648 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,973 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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