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X18 MCW

2014 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,188 mi
Last recorded82,188 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi S353,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 MCW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 82,188 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 77,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight knock on front possibly the anti link joint on N/S/F or lowering springs causing knock

Fail 17 Dec 2024 77,264 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight knock on front possibly the anti link joint on N/S/F or lowering springs causing knock

Pass 16 Dec 2023 72,451 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,714 miles

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

Offside mirror backing missing

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 58,795 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 52,084 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

front tyres starting to wear low on tread

Pass 17 Dec 2018 36,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 28,092 miles

Engine undercover fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pads wearing low

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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X18 MCW is a 2014 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X18 MCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X18 MCW registered?

X18 MCW is a 2014 Audi S3, first registered on 15 December 2014.

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