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XX53 RAC

2014 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,206 mi
Last recorded56,206 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi S353,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 RAC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 56,206 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 56,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 51,678 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 46,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 44,585 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 41,357 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 37,623 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 29,769 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 26,614 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 18,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2017 18,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on edges

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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XX53 RAC 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 XX53 RAC, 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 XX53 RAC registered?

XX53 RAC is a 2014 Audi S3, first registered on 25 January 2014.

Is XX53 RAC safe to buy?

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