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AD16 FDC

2016 Audi A3

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,850 mi
Last recorded42,850 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 FDC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 42,850 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 32,754 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 27,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 23,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 17,934 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 15,164 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 15,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 FDC is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 2,480cc 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 AD16 FDC, 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 FDC registered?

AD16 FDC is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is AD16 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD16 FDC 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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