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AE66 TYZ

2016 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,531 mi
Last recorded73,531 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 TYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,531 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 67,125 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 67,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 59,206 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,170 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,195 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 37,327 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,138 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Offside rear tyre cracking between tread.

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 TYZ is a 2016 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE66 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

AE66 TYZ is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AE66 TYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 TYZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE66 TYZ have outstanding finance?

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