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KV16 YBJ

2016 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,477 mi
Last recorded92,477 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 92,477 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 92,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,436 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 85,436 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror in drivers view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,564 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,307 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,381 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 66,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/1791y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 49,675 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 40,944 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,633 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 YBJ is a 2016 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

KV16 YBJ is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is KV16 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV16 YBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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