2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · MR58 ACO
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 77,527 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR58 ACO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 77,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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MR58 ACO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Audi A3 (MR58 ACO) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
MR58 ACO Mileage History
- 28/11/202245,244 mi
- 30/11/202361,053 mi+15,809 mi
- 12/11/202473,043 mi+11,990 mi
- 21/11/202577,527 mi+4,484 mi
Average of roughly 10,828 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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