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2016 AUDI A3 SE TDI1.6L DIESEL

E12 EBF

AUDI A3 SE TDI (2016, DIESEL, 1598cc) — mileage recorded at 105,872. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/07/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection on 3 July 2025 at 105,872 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This streak indicates a stable maintenance trend where the previous owners have proactively managed the vehicle's components to a degree that avoids the mechanical failures or structural degradation typically seen in high-mileage cars of this age. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per annum. Between the October 2021 test at 75,302 miles and the 2024 test at 97,227 miles, the car covered over 22,000 miles, suggesting regular long-distance use. The gap of 8,645 miles recorded between May 2024 and July 2025 shows the vehicle remains in active use, which helps prevent the issues associated with long periods of standing stationary. While the MOT record shows no recurring faults or structural advisories, a physical inspection should focus on standard wear items associated with the 100,0000-mile milestone. The buyer should verify the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these often begin to show fatigue at this stage. Given the mileage, checking the brake discs for thinning and ensuring the rear calipers are not binding is also prudent, as the MOT only tests for functional efficiency rather than the remaining life of the components.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
68
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 17 Jun 2026, 00:24
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection on 3 July 2025 at 105,872 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This streak indicates a stable maintenance trend where the previous owners have proactively managed the vehicle's components to a degree that avoids the mechanical failures or structural degradation typically seen in high-mileage cars of this age. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per annum. Between the October 2021 test at 75,302 miles and the 2024 test at 97,227 miles, the car covered over 22,000 miles, suggesting regular long-distance use. The gap of 8,645 miles recorded between May 2024 and July 2025 shows the vehicle remains in active use, which helps prevent the issues associated with long periods of standing stationary. While the MOT record shows no recurring faults or structural advisories, a physical inspection should focus on standard wear items associated with the 100,0000-mile milestone. The buyer should verify the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these often begin to show fatigue at this stage. Given the mileage, checking the brake discs for thinning and ensuring the rear calipers are not binding is also prudent, as the MOT only tests for functional efficiency rather than the remaining life of the components.
MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this Audi A3 Se Tdi (E12 EBF) from 2016 show a total of 5 MOT tests between October 2021 and July 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Audi has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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