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AE66 YCM

2016 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,229 mi
Last recorded80,229 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 YCM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 80,229 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 73,613 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 66,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 64,555 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,205 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 38,164 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 28,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 YCM is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

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

Is AE66 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 YCM shows 7 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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