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KX16 AYS

2016 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,135 mi
Last recorded121,135 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 AYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 121,135 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 108,107 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 95,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. 2.0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 80,974 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 68,515 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,721 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 51,979 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 51,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,738 miles

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

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 AYS is a 2016 Audi A3 in Blue 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 AYS, 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 AYS registered?

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

Is KX16 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX16 AYS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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