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A16 OVO

2018 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,141 mi
Last recorded66,141 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,141 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 66,063 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 57,636 miles

Both Rear Tyres are worn on the outer edges.

Pass 11 Sep 2023 47,796 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 38,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (marked in yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front washer jets slightly blocked

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 26,601 miles

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

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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A16 OVO is a 2018 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,226 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 A16 OVO, 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 8 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 OVO registered?

A16 OVO is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is A16 OVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 OVO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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