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KS16 TPZ

2016 Audi A3

Orange Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,224 mi
Last recorded58,224 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 TPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 58,224 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 53,891 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 48,663 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2024 48,663 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,425 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2022 37,716 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 36,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Indicator does not flash. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Indicator does not flash. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 26,085 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 24,392 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2019 18,168 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 18,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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KS16 TPZ is a 2016 Audi A3 in Orange with a 2,480cc petrol 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 KS16 TPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS16 TPZ?

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What year was KS16 TPZ registered?

KS16 TPZ is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is KS16 TPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 TPZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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