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7897 FH

2016 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,507 mi
Last recorded87,507 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7897 FH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 87,507 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2025 81,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,306 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 70,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 49,830 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 49,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2020 42,882 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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7897 FH is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 7897 FH, 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 7897 FH registered?

7897 FH is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2016.

Is 7897 FH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7897 FH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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