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SW14 DHC

2014 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,039 mi
Last recorded93,039 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi S353,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 DHC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 93,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 93,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 86,577 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear back plate corroded

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 86,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily cracked on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear back plate corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 79,832 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 72,455 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 68,378 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 68,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 66,046 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,510 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 48,846 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 48,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 32,850 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 32,856 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,415 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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SW14 DHC is a 2014 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW14 DHC, 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 SW14 DHC registered?

SW14 DHC is a 2014 Audi S3, first registered on 21 April 2014.

Is SW14 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW14 DHC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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