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KP12 DAN

2016 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,807 mi
Last recorded70,807 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 DAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 70,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 67,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 62,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,103 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 56,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 48,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,523 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 41,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,246 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 36,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front washer aim is off BUT washers still Provides sufficient washer liquid

Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,248 miles

Rear both rear tyres have small cracks in the rubber of their tread

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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KP12 DAN is a 2016 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KP12 DAN, 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 KP12 DAN registered?

KP12 DAN is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is KP12 DAN safe to buy?

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