2014 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · YR14 LTJ
2014 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2014. Recorded mileage 79,204 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR14 LTJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 79,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR14 LTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi A3 (YR14 LTJ) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
YR14 LTJ Mileage History
- 25/07/202252,787 mi
- 03/10/202365,644 mi+12,857 mi
- 29/11/202471,492 mi+5,848 mi
- 19/11/202579,204 mi+7,712 mi
Average of roughly 7,953 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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