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2016 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,675 mi
Last recorded72,675 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 NEW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 63,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PUNCTURED - 3mm - 225 45 17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225 45 17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL - 225 45 17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 56,733 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative INDICATES O/S/F LOSS OF PRESSURE (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL - 225 45 17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 225 45 17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 49,758 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 43,406 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 43,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative INDICATES FAULT N/S/F (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 37,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,187 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AE13 NEW is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE13 NEW, 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 AE13 NEW registered?

AE13 NEW is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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