2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Audi RS MOT pass rate and common faults

188 MOT tests in 2024. 84.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time84.6%
Failed or needed repairs15.4%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 188 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    11 marked dangerous
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.6%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits1.6%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits1.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.1%
  10. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  2. Tyres5.3%
  3. Suspension4.8%
  4. Brakes3.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Lights & electrics2.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Audi RS?

In 2024, 84.6% of 2014 Audi RS cars passed their MOT first time, across 188 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Audi RS?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2014 Audi RS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).