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YA14 XLV

2014 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,539 mi
Last recorded54,539 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi S353,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 XLV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 54,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 50,644 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 46,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 45,186 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 43,064 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 41,269 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,385 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,225 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,160 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 35,137 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 26,127 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 26,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YA14 XLV is a 2014 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YA14 XLV, 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 YA14 XLV registered?

YA14 XLV is a 2014 Audi S3, first registered on 25 June 2014.

Is YA14 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA14 XLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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