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AE16 MAT

2016 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,039 mi
Last recorded81,039 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 81,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 76,722 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drivers side engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 72,074 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 66,285 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,778 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,009 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 38,454 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,656 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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AE16 MAT is a 2016 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE16 MAT, 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 AE16 MAT registered?

AE16 MAT is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AE16 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 MAT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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