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KV16 NJF

2016 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,610 mi
Last recorded43,610 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 NJF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 43,610 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 34,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 24,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 22,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs pitting and wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm bushes starting to split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips to swept areas. Not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF tyre outer sidewall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake flex pipe ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 22,662 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in NSF tyre outer sidewall and cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs pitting and wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm bushes starting to split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips to swept areas. Not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF tyre outer sidewall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake flex pipe ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 20,339 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 17,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 15,544 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 11,800 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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KV16 NJF is a 2016 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc 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 KV16 NJF, 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

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What year was KV16 NJF registered?

KV16 NJF is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is KV16 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV16 NJF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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