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3 ABE

2016 Audi A3

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,669 mi
Last recorded55,669 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

Registration3 ABE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 55,669 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 50,021 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 44,352 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 38,685 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 31,122 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 23,268 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 18,299 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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3 ABE is a 2016 Audi A3 in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 3 ABE, 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 3 ABE registered?

3 ABE is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is 3 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 ABE shows 7 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 3 ABE have outstanding finance?

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