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KT65 DKJ

2016 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,660 mi
Last recorded156,660 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT65 DKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 156,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 150,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack mid/lower driver side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 150,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack mid/lower driver side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 128,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 118,272 miles

Nearside Front SEAT BACK AND FORTH MECHANISM STICKING.SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 118,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER PART OF TREAD DOWN TO METAL BRAIDING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON 1MM. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BADLY DAMAGED,INNER PART OF TREAD COMING AWAY. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front SEAT BACK AND FORTH MECHANISM STICKING.SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SEVERELY BALD AND CUT OFF AT AN ANGLE,CORDS WILL SHOW SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

TPMS LIGHT ON,PRESSURES LOW.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 96,719 miles

Offside Rear wheel has run-flat tyre fitted

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 96,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel has run-flat tyre fitted

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,695 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 77,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,431 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 70,430 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,079 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,307 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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KT65 DKJ is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KT65 DKJ, 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 KT65 DKJ registered?

KT65 DKJ is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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