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A3 CJW

2016 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,439 mi
Last recorded78,439 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CJW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,646 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 62,690 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,557 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 45,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,373 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 29,565 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 22,243 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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A3 CJW is a 2016 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,197cc 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 A3 CJW, 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 A3 CJW registered?

A3 CJW is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 9 February 2016.

Is A3 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 CJW 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.

Does A3 CJW have outstanding finance?

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