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27 GCV

2016 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,370 mi
Last recorded39,370 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

Registration27 GCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 39,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 35,910 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 31,839 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 25,487 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 23,142 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 20,644 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 18,577 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 14,660 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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27 GCV is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 27 GCV, 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 27 GCV registered?

27 GCV is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is 27 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 27 GCV 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.

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