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A23 AES

2016 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,947 mi
Last recorded65,947 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 AES
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 65,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 62,799 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))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 54,536 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 48,807 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 43,772 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 38,245 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 38,245 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 41,025 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 29,868 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 38,596 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 23,546 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 36,328 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 21,705 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 35,007 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))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 16,113 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 33,455 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 29,974 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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A23 AES is a 2016 Audi A3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A23 AES, 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 A23 AES registered?

A23 AES is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is A23 AES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 AES shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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