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AB09 MAS

2016 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,754 mi
Last recorded92,754 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 MAS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 92,754 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 87,880 miles

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2024 82,635 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 77,536 miles

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

Front tyres on 3mm tread depth/worn on inner-outer edges not to cords

Rear tyres wearing on edges

surface cracks in all tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,413 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 65,160 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 57,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 40,010 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 40,010 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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AB09 MAS is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MAS, 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 MAS registered?

AB09 MAS is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is AB09 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB09 MAS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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