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A1 SMA

2016 Audi A3

White Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,967 mi
Last recorded47,967 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 47,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 43,699 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 37,879 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,582 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 31,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 24,806 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 22,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 19,157 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 19,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 15,793 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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A1 SMA is a 2016 Audi A3 in White with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A1 SMA, 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 A1 SMA registered?

A1 SMA is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2016.

Is A1 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 SMA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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