2014 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · W55 LAY
2014 Audi Q3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 73,752 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W55 LAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 73,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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W55 LAY 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 Q3 (W55 LAY) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
W55 LAY Mileage History
- 01/02/202242,446 mi
- 09/02/202351,504 mi+9,058 mi
- 05/02/202459,011 mi+7,507 mi
- 07/02/202566,028 mi+7,017 mi
- 04/02/202673,752 mi+7,724 mi
Average of roughly 7,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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