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KP66 VDZ

2016 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,488 mi
Last recorded124,488 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP66 VDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 124,488 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 124,488 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 115,310 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 106,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror cover missing

Offside Mirror cover missing

Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror case missing.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front mirror case missing.

tyre pressure lamp on.

Fail 7 Feb 2023 95,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror case missing.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front mirror case missing.

tyre pressure lamp on.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,137 miles

Both front wiper blades smear windscreen

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front position lamps differ slightly in brightness/colour

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror outer casing is missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread figure 'D' deteriorated slightly (0.1 (b))

Rear axle has areas of corrosion

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Pass 23 Dec 2020 77,764 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 66,257 miles

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

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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KP66 VDZ is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KP66 VDZ, 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 KP66 VDZ registered?

KP66 VDZ is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 2016.

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