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A21 AYA

2016 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,053 mi
Last recorded80,053 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 AYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 80,053 miles

Offside Front Washer jet Misaligned to screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge steeped Slight misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,061 miles

Nearside gear box drive shaft seal weeping

brake fluid level low

Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,660 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 55,733 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 46,412 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,568 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

Offside Front 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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A21 AYA is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A21 AYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 AYA registered?

A21 AYA is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is A21 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 AYA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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