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AL16 JOY

2016 Audi S3

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,373 mi
Last recorded50,373 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi S344,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL16 JOY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 50,373 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Sep 2024 44,216 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 [235/35/19] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Sep 2023 36,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 28,131 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 21,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 21,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 15,361 miles

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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AL16 JOY is a 2016 Audi S3 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 44,761 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 AL16 JOY, 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 10 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL16 JOY registered?

AL16 JOY is a 2016 Audi S3, first registered on 19 October 2016.

Is AL16 JOY safe to buy?

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