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KM16 VLP

2016 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,520 mi
Last recorded48,520 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM16 VLP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,520 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 48,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 43,523 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,164 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 31,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 27,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 25,502 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 23,672 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 23,672 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no washer fluid topped up. (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 18,675 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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KM16 VLP is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM16 VLP, 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 KM16 VLP registered?

KM16 VLP is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 6 April 2016.

Is KM16 VLP safe to buy?

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