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A22 AEW

2016 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,758 mi
Last recorded78,758 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 AEW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,758 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 69,524 miles

Front wipers worn/smearing

Pass 13 May 2024 63,525 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 63,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 59,276 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 59,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 53,248 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,042 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 36,580 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,081 miles

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))

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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A22 AEW is a 2016 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,395cc 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 A22 AEW, 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 A22 AEW registered?

A22 AEW is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is A22 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 AEW 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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