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AB09 ANX

2016 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,653 mi
Last recorded102,653 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 ANX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 102,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES/INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL FOUR CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 102,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES/INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL FOUR CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 99,983 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 99,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 95,157 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 90,459 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 90,459 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,514 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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AB09 ANX is a 2016 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AB09 ANX, 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 AB09 ANX registered?

AB09 ANX is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is AB09 ANX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB09 ANX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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