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16 RY

2016 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,692 mi
Last recorded66,692 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 RY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 66,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit...225/45/17... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 66,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit...225/45/17... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 62,615 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 57,741 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 50,867 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,420 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,505 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 26,408 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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16 RY is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 50,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 16 RY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 16 RY registered?

16 RY is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is 16 RY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 RY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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