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AD16 AKJ

2016 Audi A3

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,117 mi
Last recorded130,117 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 AKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 130,117 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 130,117 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 120,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly cracked 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 105,080 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 105,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,461 miles

Engine under shield slightly loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 73,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear undertray bolts missing (x3), Rear is loose, but not likely to fall off.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 58,199 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,759 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 48,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn/2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 40,040 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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AD16 AKJ is a 2016 Audi A3 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD16 AKJ, 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 AD16 AKJ registered?

AD16 AKJ is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 9 August 2016.

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