2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Audi S3 MOT pass rate and common faults

695 MOT tests in 2024. 84.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time84.3%
Failed or needed repairs15.7%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 695 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    25 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    23 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.6%
  2. Tyres4.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  4. Brakes3.7%
  5. Suspension3.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%

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 S3?

In 2024, 84.3% of 2014 Audi S3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 695 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Audi S3?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Audi S3 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).