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A70 JAY

2016 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,617 mi
Last recorded77,617 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA70 JAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 77,617 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,120 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 68,036 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 57,020 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 57,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 56,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,295 miles

covers and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2020 43,285 miles

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

Under tray loose but not likely to become detached

Fail 22 Feb 2020 43,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Under tray loose but not likely to become detached

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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A70 JAY is a 2016 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A70 JAY, 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 A70 JAY registered?

A70 JAY is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is A70 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A70 JAY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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