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VW05 JAK

2015 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,076 mi
Last recorded74,076 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi S348,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW05 JAK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 74,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 64,472 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 61,539 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 60,984 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,994 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 28,949 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 28,948 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 28,524 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 28,520 miles

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

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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VW05 JAK is a 2015 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 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 VW05 JAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VW05 JAK registered?

VW05 JAK is a 2015 Audi S3, first registered on 30 December 2015.

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