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J500 MOX

2016 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

81,322 mi
Last recorded81,322 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 MOX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 81,322 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2026 66,462 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 66,462 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,129 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 76,129 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 43,799 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 67,680 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 43,738 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 59,545 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 42,537 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 49,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 41,555 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,722 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 39,618 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 31,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 37,739 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 29,510 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front, both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 36,461 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 35,017 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 31,434 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,022 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 24,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 18,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J500 MOX is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J500 MOX, 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 J500 MOX registered?

J500 MOX is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2016.

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