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AD16 BRD

2016 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,877 mi
Last recorded73,877 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 BRD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 73,877 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 69,544 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 65,898 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 59,461 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 50,012 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,081 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,321 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 32,532 miles

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

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 BRD is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AD16 BRD, 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 BRD registered?

AD16 BRD is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is AD16 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD16 BRD shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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