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SW14 XLY

2014 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,870 mi
Last recorded54,870 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Audi S353,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 XLY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 54,870 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,044 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 52,742 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2022 40,863 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 35,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 29,843 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 29,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 27,728 miles

Engine cover and under trays are fitted.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 27,728 miles

Engine cover and under trays are fitted.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XLY is a 2014 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLY, 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 XLY registered?

SW14 XLY is a 2014 Audi S3, first registered on 23 July 2014.

Is SW14 XLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW14 XLY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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