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B8 GBK

2016 Audi A3

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

121,015 mi
Last recorded121,015 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 GBK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 121,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2024 90,151 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2023 89,961 miles
Pass 8 May 2022 89,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 79,617 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 89,407 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,765 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 47,539 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,761 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 83,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 35,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 79,855 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 72,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2015 69,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 65,786 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,576 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 63,561 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 58,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,271 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 52,271 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 46,647 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,647 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 39,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 32,854 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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B8 GBK is a 2016 Audi A3 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 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 B8 GBK, 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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B8 GBK is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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