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AE02 CUT

2016 Audi A3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,727 mi
Last recorded63,727 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 CUT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 63,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 56,075 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 47,987 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 40,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 40,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 34,229 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,905 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 27,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,869 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 17,412 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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AE02 CUT is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AE02 CUT, 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 AE02 CUT registered?

AE02 CUT is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is AE02 CUT safe to buy?

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