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A25 DVM

2016 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,873 mi
Last recorded93,873 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 DVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 93,873 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 58,293 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 90,652 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 90,652 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

tpm light on

Pass 23 Nov 2024 86,199 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jun 2024 53,880 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 71,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn to zero on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2023 50,898 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 59,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

service light on

under trays fitted

washers could do with slight adjustment

Pass 15 Jun 2022 47,235 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 47,235 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 48,327 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2021 45,873 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 25 Nov 2020 37,595 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 41,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 30,506 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,795 miles

Nearside 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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A25 DVM is a 2016 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A25 DVM, 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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A25 DVM is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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