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JH03 REN

2016 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,244 mi
Last recorded78,244 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi S344,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH03 REN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 78,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 76,404 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 73,149 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 73,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,317 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,307 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear indicators ,slightly perished within edge of tread area

Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,585 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,345 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 18,198 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))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 18,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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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JH03 REN is a 2016 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JH03 REN, 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 JH03 REN registered?

JH03 REN is a 2016 Audi S3, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is JH03 REN safe to buy?

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