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A17 AFC

2016 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,532 mi
Last recorded59,532 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 59,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 49,940 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 39,977 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 39,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 31,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 24,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 17,233 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 12,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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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A17 AFC is a 2016 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc 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 A17 AFC, 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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A17 AFC is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2016.

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