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494 CYC

2016 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,070 mi
Last recorded50,070 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration494 CYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 50,070 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 42,117 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 36,744 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 30,808 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 24,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 19,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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494 CYC is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 494 CYC, 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 494 CYC registered?

494 CYC is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is 494 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 494 CYC 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.

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