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ABB 12X

2016 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,828 mi
Last recorded80,828 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABB 12X
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 80,828 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 80,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 77,057 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 71,861 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,569 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 56,141 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,017 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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ABB 12X is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ABB 12X, 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 ABB 12X registered?

ABB 12X is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is ABB 12X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABB 12X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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