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YO53 BAD

2014 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,290 mi
Last recorded103,290 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi S353,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 BAD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 103,290 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,927 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2022 88,247 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust support deteriorated

Monitor all tyres various tread wares

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,979 miles

Exhaust damaged

Exhaust leak

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

Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil & Coolant leak

Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,324 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,415 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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YO53 BAD is a 2014 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YO53 BAD, 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 YO53 BAD registered?

YO53 BAD is a 2014 Audi S3, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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