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KX16 AXG

2016 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,034 mi
Last recorded133,034 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 AXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 133,034 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 123,283 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 123,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 108,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 92,937 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 92,937 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure backing plate insecure - Removed (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 78,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 70,784 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 51,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 AXG is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 KX16 AXG, 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 KX16 AXG registered?

KX16 AXG is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is KX16 AXG safe to buy?

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