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AJ16 WLC

2016 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,181 mi
Last recorded87,181 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 WLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 87,181 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 82,487 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,488 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 76,479 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 69,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer jet working not very well

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 69,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer jet working not very well

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,474 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 56,233 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres slight stepping on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2019 49,411 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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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AJ16 WLC is a 2016 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WLC, 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 WLC is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 12 August 2016.

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