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KW55 LEY

2016 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,010 mi
Last recorded61,010 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 LEY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 61,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 60,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 52,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 42,108 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 37,846 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 35,841 miles

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

front wiper blades poor

Pass 26 May 2021 31,549 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,295 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 31,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 23,534 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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KW55 LEY is a 2016 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW55 LEY, 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 KW55 LEY registered?

KW55 LEY is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is KW55 LEY safe to buy?

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