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1985 DB

2016 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,456 mi
Last recorded40,456 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1985 DB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,456 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 35,870 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 30,779 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 25,606 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 24,139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 23,308 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 22,541 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 15,860 miles

Front both front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

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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1985 DB is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1985 DB, 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.

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What year was 1985 DB registered?

1985 DB is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 19 February 2016.

Is 1985 DB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1985 DB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1985 DB have outstanding finance?

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