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8285 RO

2016 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,207 mi
Last recorded25,207 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8285 RO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 25,207 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 24,148 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 22,970 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 21,303 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 19,216 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 17,369 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 14,273 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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8285 RO is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 8285 RO, 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 8285 RO registered?

8285 RO is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is 8285 RO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8285 RO 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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