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P444 JLD

2016 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,933 mi
Last recorded79,933 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi S344,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 JLD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 79,933 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 183,080 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 183,039 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 30 May 2025 182,997 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Boot full of clutter

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 72,965 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Tpms on

Pass 14 May 2024 159,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 65,490 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 May 2023 141,809 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,516 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2022 129,003 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 56,483 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 May 2021 116,846 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,393 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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 May 2020 113,474 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deterioration on BOTH lower wishbone rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 43,598 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 99,515 miles

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 38,616 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 83,183 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 64,794 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 51,596 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 36,626 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P444 JLD is a 2016 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 P444 JLD, 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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P444 JLD is a 2016 Audi S3, first registered on 8 January 2016.

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