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903X518

2016 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,510 mi
Last recorded154,510 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration903X518
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 154,510 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 138,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 123,789 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO REAR SEATS BEING DOWN

Pass 5 May 2023 108,792 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 108,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 95,760 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,585 miles

engine cover, undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,713 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 61,000 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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903X518 is a 2016 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 903X518, 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 903X518 registered?

903X518 is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is 903X518 safe to buy?

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