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R555 LEX

2014 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,441 mi
Last recorded72,441 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi S353,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 LEX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 65,770 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 65,718 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 57,440 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,289 miles

engine under and outer sill covers fitted

osr tyre slight cracking and slight out of shape

Fail 14 Mar 2023 54,288 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine under and outer sill covers fitted

osr tyre slight cracking and slight out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2022 49,134 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,360 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 43,447 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine underside covers fitted

front and rear pads wearing thin

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2018 34,699 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 30,117 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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R555 LEX is a 2014 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R555 LEX, 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 R555 LEX registered?

R555 LEX is a 2014 Audi S3, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is R555 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 LEX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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