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SW14 RAU

2014 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,096 mi
Last recorded105,096 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi S353,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 105,096 miles

Nearside Rear nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear lower

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s rear lower

both headlights output appear very dull,may reqire new bulbs or ballads

Fail 15 Nov 2025 105,096 miles

Brake fluid contaminated fluid is black (1.8 (a))

Front BOTH HEADLIGHTS OUTPUT APPEARS VERY DULL. MAY REQ NEW BULBS OR BALLAST.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 105,075 miles

Brake fluid contaminated fluid is black (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BOTH HEADLIGHTS OUTPUT APPEARS VERY DULL. MAY REQ NEW BULBS OR BALLAST.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,428 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 86,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 71,066 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 69,514 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 53,336 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,595 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2020 37,831 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 32,561 miles

exhaust join loose

small cut tyre wall

Pass 19 Sep 2018 25,491 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 24,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 12,336 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 RAU is a 2014 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

SW14 RAU is a 2014 Audi S3, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is SW14 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW14 RAU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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