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SV16 YKU

2016 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,375 mi
Last recorded42,375 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi S344,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 YKU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 42,375 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 38,440 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four only just meet min standard. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 34,876 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 29,981 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 29,976 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 26,089 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 23,414 miles

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

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 19,966 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 15,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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SV16 YKU is a 2016 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SV16 YKU, 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 SV16 YKU registered?

SV16 YKU is a 2016 Audi S3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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