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AJ16 WBY

2016 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,807 mi
Last recorded117,807 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 WBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 117,807 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,858 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 104,858 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 90,577 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,016 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

Offside front tyre damaged on inner side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2021 71,562 miles

Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f, n/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 51,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear seats laid flat at time of test unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 25 Jul 2020 51,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *strong advise* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *strong advise* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear seats laid flat at time of test unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 29 Jul 2019 30,530 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 WBY is a 2016 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ16 WBY, 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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AJ16 WBY is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2016.

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