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81 AST

2016 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,537 mi
Last recorded50,537 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 AST
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 50,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Pass 2 May 2025 41,249 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 31,313 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 29,711 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 21,509 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 18,254 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2021 14,818 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 13,191 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 10,830 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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81 AST 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 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 81 AST, 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 81 AST registered?

81 AST is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is 81 AST safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 AST shows 9 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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