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A22 DWE

2016 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,234 mi
Last recorded87,234 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 3mm and inner edge wear 205/55/16 (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 starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 81,922 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 77,894 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 75,547 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,841 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,310 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 53,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55 16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 43,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 31,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 DWE is a 2016 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A22 DWE, 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 DWE registered?

A22 DWE is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 2016.

Is A22 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 DWE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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