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KW65 VAE

2016 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,255 mi
Last recorded105,255 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW65 VAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 105,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 105,240 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 94,591 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 78,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,959 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 62,440 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,694 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 49,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 38,489 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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KW65 VAE is a 2016 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KW65 VAE, 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 KW65 VAE registered?

KW65 VAE is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2016.

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