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AF16 TMO

2016 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,090 mi
Last recorded79,090 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 TMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 79,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and down to between 2.5-3mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 79,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and down to between 2.5-3mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 73,367 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 73,367 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 67,658 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 67,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 62,318 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 47,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 42,972 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 33,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (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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AF16 TMO is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF16 TMO, 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 AF16 TMO registered?

AF16 TMO is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is AF16 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 TMO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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