2016 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · AR04 SUL
2016 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 89,403 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR04 SUL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 89,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR04 SUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Audi A3 (AR04 SUL) between June 2019 and December 2025.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
AR04 SUL Mileage History
- 10/06/201941,536 mi
- 14/08/202047,255 mi+5,719 mi
- 14/08/202047,255 mi
- 27/07/202151,577 mi+4,322 mi
- 21/10/202256,706 mi+5,129 mi
- 21/10/202360,825 mi+4,119 mi
- 21/10/202476,001 mi+15,176 mi
- 15/12/202589,403 mi+13,402 mi
Average of roughly 7,346 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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