2014 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · S16 XRA
2014 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 104,537 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S16 XRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 104,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S16 XRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Audi A3 (S16 XRA) between January 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 ”.
S16 XRA Mileage History
- 17/01/202288,423 mi
- 17/01/202288,423 mi
- 15/09/202396,072 mi+7,649 mi
- 14/09/2024101,865 mi+5,793 mi
- 17/09/2025104,537 mi+2,672 mi
Average of roughly 4,396 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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