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R40 YSD

2014 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,212 mi
Last recorded103,212 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi S353,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 YSD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 103,212 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 97,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords /outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 97,289 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords /outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 91,473 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,608 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,257 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 63,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,272 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 44,401 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism slightly weak

small chips to windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2018 44,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism slightly weak

small chips to windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2016 29,414 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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R40 YSD is a 2014 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R40 YSD, 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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R40 YSD is a 2014 Audi S3, first registered on 20 January 2014.

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