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R16 DOF

2015 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,460 mi
Last recorded92,460 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi S348,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 DOF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 92,460 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 92,452 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 82,848 miles

Both front lower suspension arms - bushes perished and split / worn

Both rear tyres wering low - at wear indicators

both front brake discs corroded and pitted / scored (inside face)

Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,729 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 72,730 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear brake pads worn beyond limit (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 69,137 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 57,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 48,454 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,948 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,434 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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R16 DOF is a 2015 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 48,446 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 R16 DOF, 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 11 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R16 DOF registered?

R16 DOF is a 2015 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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