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KV16 WPU

2016 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,034 mi
Last recorded103,034 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 91,744 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 91,742 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 91,729 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 91,592 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,158 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 76,042 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,335 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 59,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,313 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 58,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,525 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 55,525 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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 WPU is a 2016 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WPU, 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 KV16 WPU registered?

KV16 WPU is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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