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AE66 YCS

2016 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,939 mi
Last recorded46,939 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 YCS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 46,939 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing slightly 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 43,510 miles

Offside Front slight lip on disc

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 40,752 miles

Offside Front slight lip on disc

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 36,801 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 34,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover fitted to under side

Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 26,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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 YCS is a 2016 Audi A3 in Red 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 YCS, 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 AE66 YCS registered?

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

Is AE66 YCS safe to buy?

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