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LX65 YJZ

2016 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,757 mi
Last recorded38,757 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi S344,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX65 YJZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 38,757 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 38,757 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 33,625 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 32,942 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 31,768 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 31,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2021 30,353 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3.5mm tread remaining 235/35R19 91Y XL

Offside Front Inner brake pad worn close to wear indicator

Offside Rear tyre 4mm tread remaining 235/35R19 91Y XL

Pass 15 Feb 2020 28,155 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 21,904 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 21,837 miles

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

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

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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LX65 YJZ is a 2016 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX65 YJZ, 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 LX65 YJZ registered?

LX65 YJZ is a 2016 Audi S3, first registered on 19 February 2016.

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