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KT65 EKL

2016 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,004 mi
Last recorded87,004 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT65 EKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 87,004 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,407 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear unable to check rear seat belts.

Fail 6 Mar 2025 80,407 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 12 Mar 2024 72,231 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,604 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,235 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear pads on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 41,412 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 29,518 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 EKL 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKL, 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 EKL registered?

KT65 EKL is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 15 February 2016.

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