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R16 HKC

2014 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,273 mi
Last recorded125,273 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi S353,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 HKC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 125,273 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 123,868 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 121,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 119,355 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 110,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 16 Jan 2022 110,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 30 Jan 2021 108,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 89,459 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 89,079 miles

Front Additional braking device obviously defective brake warning wire broken (1.1.19 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 88,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,082 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,632 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,269 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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R16 HKC is a 2014 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 53,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R16 HKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 12 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R16 HKC registered?

R16 HKC is a 2014 Audi S3, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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