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KV16 YLM

2016 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,218 mi
Last recorded105,218 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 YLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 105,218 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 91,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 73,144 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 56,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 45,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 45,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,743 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2020 42,742 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt twisted (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on desh (7.1.6 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 42,507 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 29,773 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 YLM is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

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

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