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AD16 FDE

2016 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,590 mi
Last recorded107,590 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 FDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 107,590 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 86,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 67,747 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 67,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 30,725 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 27,208 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively becoming excessive (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level low

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 20,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 FDE is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

AD16 FDE is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is AD16 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD16 FDE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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