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AJ16 DKN

2016 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,885 mi
Last recorded121,885 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 DKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 121,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 118,057 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 111,448 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 111,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 102,101 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,256 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,774 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 49,777 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 45,475 miles

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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AJ16 DKN 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 88.9%.

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 AJ16 DKN, 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 AJ16 DKN registered?

AJ16 DKN is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is AJ16 DKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 DKN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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