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KX16 AFJ

2016 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,990 mi
Last recorded121,990 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 AFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 121,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush is worn cracking with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 112,835 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 96,495 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 69,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 53,514 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 53,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,655 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/splits and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished side walls and splits inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 37,673 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,049 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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KX16 AFJ is a 2016 Audi A3 in Silver 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 KX16 AFJ, 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 KX16 AFJ registered?

KX16 AFJ is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 5 April 2016.

Is KX16 AFJ safe to buy?

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