2014 Audi A3 · 136,316 MOT tests
2014 Audi A3 reliability
2014 Audi A3s fail 19.9% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 A3 years (136,316 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- 19.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 78,279
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 136,316
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Audi A3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Suspension5.5%
- Lights and electrics5.4%
- Brakes3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.07%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.65%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.53%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.28%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.14%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.16%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.94%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.05%)
Other years
Every Audi A3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Audi A3 reliable?
2014 Audi A3s fail 19.9% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 A3 years (136,316 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Audi A3 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.18% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.07% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Audi A3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Audi A3 shows 78,279 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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