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AUDI A32016 · 1.4L PETROL

XX02 ADE

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 46,518 miles recorded, this RED 2016 AUDI A3 runs on PETROL with a 1395cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is up to date.

MOT
Expired
Expires 08/07/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/08/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
1395cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 30 June 2025 at 46,518 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating the car is currently in good mechanical condition. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a high standard without any recurring mechanical failures over the last several years. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,652 miles annually. Between the June 2022 test at 29,614 miles and the June 2025 test at 46,518 miles, the car covered 16,904 miles. This consistent low-usage pattern typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though infrequent use can sometimes lead to the gradual degradation of rubber-based components like suspension bushes or seals if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A single failure was recorded on 29 June 2023 at 34,772 miles, but the vehicle passed the immediate re-test on the same day. Because the specific reason for this failure is not detailed in the summary, a buyer should verify if the fault was a minor consumable item like a bulb or wiper blade or a more significant mechanical adjustment. Given the overall lack of advisories regarding structural corrosion or brake binding, the primary mechanical integrity appears sound. A physical inspection should still be performed to check for brake disc pitting or tyre cracking due to the low mileage, which can often occur when vehicles are not driven frequently.

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63
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 30 June 2025 at 46,518 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating the car is currently in good mechanical condition. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a high standard without any recurring mechanical failures over the last several years. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,652 miles annually. Between the June 2022 test at 29,614 miles and the June 2025 test at 46,518 miles, the car covered 16,904 miles. This consistent low-usage pattern typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though infrequent use can sometimes lead to the gradual degradation of rubber-based components like suspension bushes or seals if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A single failure was recorded on 29 June 2023 at 34,772 miles, but the vehicle passed the immediate re-test on the same day. Because the specific reason for this failure is not detailed in the summary, a buyer should verify if the fault was a minor consumable item like a bulb or wiper blade or a more significant mechanical adjustment. Given the overall lack of advisories regarding structural corrosion or brake binding, the primary mechanical integrity appears sound. A physical inspection should still be performed to check for brake disc pitting or tyre cracking due to the low mileage, which can often occur when vehicles are not driven frequently.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2016, this Audi A3 with plate XX02 ADE has undergone 5 MOT inspections since June 2022.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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