2014 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · WP14 PLX
2014 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 2014. Recorded mileage 125,257 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP14 PLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 125,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP14 PLX 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 (WP14 PLX) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WP14 PLX Mileage History
- 02/02/202395,610 mi
- 16/01/2024112,791 mi+17,181 mi
- 14/02/2025115,117 mi+2,326 mi
- 24/02/2025115,126 mi+9 mi
- 02/03/2026125,257 mi+10,131 mi
Average of roughly 9,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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