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CJ02 CEJ

2016 Audi S3

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,461 mi
Last recorded149,461 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi S344,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ02 CEJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 149,461 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 96,924 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 140,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre unevenly worn

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre unevenly worn

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

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn

oil leak all over engine

Pass 22 Aug 2024 94,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 133,332 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRAIGHT ARM, INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRAIGHT ARM, OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER REAR ARM, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRAIGHT ARM, INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRAIGHT ARM, OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2023 93,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 124,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 87,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 113,243 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 85,060 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 97,610 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,169 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 78,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,043 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 66,335 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,551 miles

items in drivers view removed prior to testing

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,676 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 36,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,798 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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CJ02 CEJ is a 2016 Audi S3 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CJ02 CEJ, 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 CJ02 CEJ registered?

CJ02 CEJ is a 2016 Audi S3, first registered on 30 October 2016.

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