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V4 PMA

2016 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,685 mi
Last recorded102,685 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 PMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 102,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2026 44,326 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 99,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked around screw (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jun 2025 99,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked around screw (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2025 35,080 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 26,266 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 81,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 19,191 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 67,735 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 15,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 40,111 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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V4 PMA is a 2016 Audi A3 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V4 PMA, 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 V4 PMA registered?

V4 PMA is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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