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SW14 YLM

2014 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,158 mi
Last recorded81,158 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi S353,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 YLM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 81,158 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 77,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 71,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Across Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Across Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 71,553 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Across Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Across Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 63,782 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,126 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 52,375 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 34,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2018 20,755 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 20,755 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 14 Jun 2017 6,994 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 YLM is a 2014 Audi S3 in White 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 SW14 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

SW14 YLM is a 2014 Audi S3, first registered on 8 July 2014.

Is SW14 YLM safe to buy?

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