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AD16 BFX

2016 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,566 mi
Last recorded134,566 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 BFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 134,566 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 134,566 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 130,602 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 125,134 miles

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 125,134 miles

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 112,858 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 112,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,266 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 85,789 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 85,789 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside windscreen washers - one jet blocked

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 57,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside windscreen washers - one jet blocked

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid added to test (3.5 (a))

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 BFX is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BFX, 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 BFX registered?

AD16 BFX is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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