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R16 BME

2023 Audi A3

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,784 mi
Last recorded37,784 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 BME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 37,784 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2026 185,587 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 180,262 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 180,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 175,339 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 170,036 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 164,134 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 151,288 miles

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

Offside Front tyre light cracking in tread pattern ///

Pass 12 Jun 2019 143,200 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 131,805 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 121,956 miles

engine undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2016 98,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2016 98,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R16 BME is a 2023 Audi A3 in Black. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R16 BME, 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 3 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R16 BME registered?

R16 BME is a 2023 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 2023.

Is R16 BME safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 BME shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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