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AF66 HPV

2016 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,885 mi
Last recorded115,885 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 HPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 115,885 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 99,233 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 86,278 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 74,412 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 74,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 71,907 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,309 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,778 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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AF66 HPV is a 2016 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF66 HPV, 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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How do I check the history of AF66 HPV?

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What year was AF66 HPV registered?

AF66 HPV is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AF66 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 HPV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF66 HPV have outstanding finance?

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