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KR66 BYS

2016 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,303 mi
Last recorded119,303 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR66 BYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 119,303 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 119,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 85,520 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2022 75,444 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 75,438 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,959 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 43,882 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 43,882 miles

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

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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KR66 BYS is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KR66 BYS, 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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KR66 BYS is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2016.

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