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SW14 OAL

2014 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,596 mi
Last recorded81,596 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi S353,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 81,596 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 75,868 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp defective/loose and rattling about (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 75,868 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp defective/loose and rattling about (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,303 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 47,883 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,266 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 47,264 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp level device fault on instrument cluster (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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

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

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

suspension fault on instrument panel

undertray loose

Pass 13 Jul 2021 36,680 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 34,409 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 30,948 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 26,910 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 26,910 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad worn close to wear indicator

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,295 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 22,288 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,766 miles

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

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

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 OAL is a 2014 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW14 OAL, 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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SW14 OAL is a 2014 Audi S3, first registered on 26 June 2014.

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