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AJ16 YJE

2016 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,402 mi
Last recorded53,402 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 YJE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 53,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 48,607 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked/perished with outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 43,513 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs heavily pitted/slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,747 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 36,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 25,332 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 18,731 miles

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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 YJE is a 2016 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

AJ16 YJE is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is AJ16 YJE safe to buy?

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