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2016 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · 3 ECA

3 ECA

2016 Audi Q3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 96,444 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI Q3
Year / Origin
2016
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19 Jun 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
96,444 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19 Jun 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
1968cc
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3 ECA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
  • 96,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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3 ECA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 06:13
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Audi Q3 (3 ECA) between June 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 June 2026 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 (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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3 ECA Mileage History

  1. 10/06/202361,715 mi
  2. 08/06/202477,115 mi+15,400 mi
  3. 29/05/202587,286 mi+10,171 mi
  4. 03/06/202696,444 mi+9,158 mi
  5. 03/06/202696,444 mi

Average of roughly 11,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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