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R7 YDC

2014 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,779 mi
Last recorded111,779 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi S353,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 YDC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 111,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 103,943 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,000 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2022 95,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 90,997 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 90,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Air filter insecure.

All wheels misshapen.

Dampness around NSF shock absorber.

Engine oil leak.

Slight exhaust blow from system.

Splitting to NSF lower arm rear bush.

Splitting to prop shaft doenuts.

Pass 1 Jul 2020 74,172 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,410 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,545 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 41,457 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 34,784 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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R7 YDC is a 2014 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R7 YDC, 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 R7 YDC registered?

R7 YDC is a 2014 Audi S3, first registered on 19 June 2014.

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