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A3 VFX

2016 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,437 mi
Last recorded110,437 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VFX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 110,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 110,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 92,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

no emissions detected on smoke meter , no visible smoke emitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 58,185 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 43,739 miles

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

Obligatory mirror glass incorrect sized both side

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 43,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Obligatory mirror glass incorrect sized both side

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 28,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 15,219 miles

Emission limits were tested & met but DSM could not register the result.

Fail 28 Jun 2019 15,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emission limits were tested & met but DSM could not register the result.

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

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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A3 VFX is a 2016 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 63,296 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 A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 VFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 VFX registered?

A3 VFX is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is A3 VFX safe to buy?

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