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AA16 JEM

2016 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,947 mi
Last recorded90,947 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA16 JEM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 90,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 80,301 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 71,202 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 71,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,357 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 62,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,747 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 44,552 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,652 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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AA16 JEM is a 2016 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AA16 JEM, 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 AA16 JEM registered?

AA16 JEM is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is AA16 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA16 JEM 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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