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AF66 VLC

2016 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,251 mi
Last recorded39,251 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 VLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 39,251 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 39,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 33,986 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 29,855 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 25,798 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 25,796 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 20,949 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 16,559 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 15 Oct 2020 16,559 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2019 13,756 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 13,756 miles

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

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 VLC is a 2016 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLC, 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 AF66 VLC registered?

AF66 VLC is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is AF66 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 VLC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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