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A23 SWL

2016 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,993 mi
Last recorded92,993 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 SWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 92,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 80,795 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 80,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 66,972 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 66,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 56,570 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 39,669 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,870 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 20,317 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 20,296 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 20,274 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 19,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (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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A23 SWL is a 2016 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SWL, 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 SWL registered?

A23 SWL is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is A23 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 SWL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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