2016 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · AP16 CZW
2016 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 92,085 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP16 CZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 92,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP16 CZW 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 A3 (AP16 CZW) between January 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
AP16 CZW Mileage History
- 05/01/202360,120 mi
- 05/10/202368,150 mi+8,030 mi
- 01/10/202474,835 mi+6,685 mi
- 23/09/202583,599 mi+8,764 mi
- 29/09/202692,085 mi+8,486 mi
Average of roughly 8,565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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