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224 GEW

2016 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,951 mi
Last recorded53,951 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration224 GEW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,951 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 53,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 50,615 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 48,040 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 43,846 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,078 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 34,306 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 30,354 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 23,650 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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224 GEW is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 2,480cc 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 224 GEW, 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 224 GEW registered?

224 GEW is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is 224 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 224 GEW 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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