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JB53 NOV

2016 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,401 mi
Last recorded41,401 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi S344,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB53 NOV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 41,401 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 37,030 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 32,995 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 28,311 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 25,190 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 22,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 22,828 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 20,832 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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JB53 NOV is a 2016 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JB53 NOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JB53 NOV registered?

JB53 NOV is a 2016 Audi S3, first registered on 6 December 2016.

Is JB53 NOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB53 NOV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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