2014 Audi S3 MOT pass rate: 87.1% (2,086 tests)
Is the 2014 S3 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2014-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88.3% +10.9 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 86.4% +10.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 86.6% +12.2 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2014 S3
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 125 | 24.8% |
| 2 | Suspension | 95 | 18.8% |
| 3 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 81 | 16.1% |
| 4 | Brakes | 79 | 15.7% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 73 | 14.5% |
| 6 | Visibility | 17 | 3.4% |
All S3 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 (this page) | 2,086 | 87.1% | +11.3 pts | 73,208 |
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FAQs
Is a 2014 Audi S3 reliable?
2014-registered examples passed 87.1% of their MOT tests (2,086 tests, 2023–2025), +11.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 12 years old with a median 73,208 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2014 S3?
The median tested example shows 73,208 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.