2016 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · AA54 HMA
2016 Audi Q3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 83,824 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA54 HMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 83,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA54 HMA 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 2016 Audi Q3 (AA54 HMA) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
AA54 HMA Mileage History
- 26/08/202358,695 mi
- 30/08/202466,812 mi+8,117 mi
- 30/08/202575,933 mi+9,121 mi
- 01/09/202575,933 mi
- 02/09/202683,824 mi+7,891 mi
Average of roughly 8,320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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