2016 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · BD16 RRV
2016 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2016. Recorded mileage 83,181 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD16 RRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 83,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD16 RRV 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 (BD16 RRV) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
BD16 RRV Mileage History
- 25/05/202247,801 mi
- 22/05/202358,415 mi+10,614 mi
- 08/05/202469,170 mi+10,755 mi
- 19/05/202576,425 mi+7,255 mi
- 09/05/202683,181 mi+6,756 mi
Average of roughly 8,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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