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A23 KGN

2016 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,081 mi
Last recorded73,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 KGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 73,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER/OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER/OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 73,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER/OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER/OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 69,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 65,994 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,199 miles

undercovers fiitted

Fail 31 Aug 2022 63,199 miles

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

undercovers fiitted

Pass 11 Sep 2021 58,893 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 56,839 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,275 miles

under trays fitted .....wet mot...

Pass 23 Sep 2019 53,865 miles

Engine oil low.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 53,865 miles

Engine oil low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 KGN is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A23 KGN, 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 A23 KGN registered?

A23 KGN is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2016.

Is A23 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 KGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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