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A3 LSX

2016 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,816 mi
Last recorded80,816 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LSX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 80,816 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,258 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

Pass 16 Oct 2023 67,082 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,988 miles

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

Fail 12 Oct 2022 60,985 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,213 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 49,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad worn very close to wear indicator

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

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 LSX is a 2016 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 A3 LSX, 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 A3 LSX registered?

A3 LSX is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 5 October 2016.

Is A3 LSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 LSX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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