2014 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · Y80 BAK
2014 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 90,591 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y80 BAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 90,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y80 BAK 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 (Y80 BAK) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y80 BAK Mileage History
- 29/02/202489,181 mi
- 01/03/202489,183 mi+2 mi
- 03/03/202590,537 mi+1,354 mi
- 09/04/202690,588 mi+51 mi
- 10/04/202690,591 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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