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AE66 PRV

2016 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,424 mi
Last recorded102,424 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 PRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 102,424 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))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 91,432 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 82,931 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 68,527 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 52,746 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 43,040 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Feb 2020 35,226 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,325 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AE66 PRV is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AE66 PRV, 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 AE66 PRV registered?

AE66 PRV is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is AE66 PRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 PRV shows 9 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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