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BA16 VZU

2016 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,185 mi
Last recorded91,185 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi Q347,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 VZU
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 91,185 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 91,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255.40.19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 88,004 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,286 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 79,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 67,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Aug 2023 67,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 42,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 27,484 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2019 20,558 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Q3?

Based on 965,318 MOT tests across 113,837 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
113,837
On UK Roads
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BA16 VZU is a 2016 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Audi Q3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 47,884 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Audi Q3 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Audi Q3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BA16 VZU registered?

BA16 VZU is a 2016 Audi Q3, first registered on 28 May 2016.

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