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J80 HPE

2016 Audi S3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,199 mi
Last recorded97,199 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi S344,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 HPE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 97,199 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2026 119,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 95,192 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 113,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm...worn on inside edge...borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 91,519 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 106,077 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 106,076 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm (245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,848 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arms both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 83,820 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres measured at 3mm n/s and 2+mm on o/s

Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,241 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones, both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 97,241 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones, both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,539 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,042 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 71,480 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2020 89,067 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 89,067 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 73,721 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 63,369 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 49,996 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,302 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J80 HPE is a 2016 Audi S3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J80 HPE, 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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J80 HPE is a 2016 Audi S3, first registered on 3 February 2016.

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