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A26 MGC

2016 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,454 mi
Last recorded64,454 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 MGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 64,454 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,826 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 46,808 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 39,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 28,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 26,106 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 22,802 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 15,200 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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A26 MGC is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A26 MGC, 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 MGC registered?

A26 MGC is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is A26 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 MGC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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