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AA57 EED

2016 Audi A3

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,167 mi
Last recorded56,167 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 EED
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 56,167 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 49,931 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 49,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 46,443 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 39,137 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 27,565 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 23,357 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 17,626 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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AA57 EED is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 999cc 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 AA57 EED, 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 AA57 EED registered?

AA57 EED is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is AA57 EED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA57 EED 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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