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SW16 XCX

2016 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,706 mi
Last recorded53,706 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Audi S344,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 XCX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 53,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 44,761 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 44,761 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 37,102 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 33,852 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 31,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 23,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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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SW16 XCX is a 2016 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SW16 XCX, 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 SW16 XCX registered?

SW16 XCX is a 2016 Audi S3, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is SW16 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW16 XCX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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