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AD16 LJO

2016 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,981 mi
Last recorded44,981 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 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 LJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 44,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 42,445 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 38,599 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 38,599 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 32,540 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 32,540 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 27,725 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 23,710 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 19,553 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 16,580 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 LJO is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD16 LJO registered?

AD16 LJO is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AD16 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD16 LJO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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