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A26 JED

2016 Audi A3

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,303 mi
Last recorded94,303 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 JED
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,303 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 88,986 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,132 miles

Offside Front Lower drl does not work

Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall damage not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 60,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 60,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,282 miles

tpms lamp on indicating low pressures

Pass 24 Sep 2019 35,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IMPACT DAMAGE OUTER SIDEWALL SPLIT ALMOST TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

tpms lamp on indicating low tyre pressure

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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A26 JED is a 2016 Audi A3 in White with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A26 JED, 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 A26 JED registered?

A26 JED is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is A26 JED safe to buy?

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