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A16 XLG

2016 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,732 mi
Last recorded80,732 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XLG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 80,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 73,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 64,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 56,975 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,185 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 50,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 33,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and sill covers also under trays fitted

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 XLG is a 2016 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 A16 XLG, 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 A16 XLG registered?

A16 XLG is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is A16 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 XLG 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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