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HO08 DYY

2016 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,045 mi
Last recorded76,045 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO08 DYY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 76,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 61,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,397 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 53,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 45,807 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,795 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 30,720 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 22,667 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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HO08 DYY is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 HO08 DYY, 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 HO08 DYY registered?

HO08 DYY is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is HO08 DYY safe to buy?

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