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S31 JKY

2016 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,534 mi
Last recorded61,534 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi S344,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 JKY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 61,534 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 61,534 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 57,315 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 55,469 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 46,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 38,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,846 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 22,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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S31 JKY is a 2016 Audi S3 in Blue 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 S31 JKY, 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 S31 JKY registered?

S31 JKY is a 2016 Audi S3, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is S31 JKY safe to buy?

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