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AD16 FTV

2016 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,246 mi
Last recorded63,246 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 63,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 59,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 55,074 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 52,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 49,126 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to check rear seat belts due to rear seat cover

Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,196 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 45,196 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 35,592 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 FTV 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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

AD16 FTV is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 27 August 2016.

Is AD16 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD16 FTV 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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