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KV16 VLE

2016 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,462 mi
Last recorded84,462 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 VLE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 84,462 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,521 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 72,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,369 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing from outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 56,704 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tpms light on

Pass 31 Jul 2020 48,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 42,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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 VLE is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KV16 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

KV16 VLE is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is KV16 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV16 VLE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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