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2016 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · BP16 ABX

BP16 ABX

2016 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2016. Recorded mileage 54,473 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2016 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
54,473 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on its consistent maintenance history. The most recent test on 8 October 2025 at 54,473 miles resulted in a clean pass with no recorded defects, following an immediate failure just one mile prior. This suggests a minor adjustment or administrative correction was rectified instantly to ensure compliance. The lack of recurring advisories across the last three passes indicates that the mechanical and structural components remained in good condition throughout the inspection periods. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,447 miles per year. Between February 2023 and April 2024, the car covered 9,917 miles in just 14 months, which represents a significant spike in usage compared to the 9,792 miles covered between 2024 and 2025. This low overall mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it can occasionally increase the risk of rubber-based components drying out or seals suffering from fluid degradation if the car sits for long periods between trips. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to low-mileage use. While the MOT record shows no structural corrosion or brake failures, the inspector should check for sidewall cracking on tyres and perished wipers which occur with age regardless of tread depth. Given the recent spike in mileage, verifying the condition of suspension bushes and checking for fluid leaks around the engine is advisable to ensure the vehicle remains robust. The clean history suggests the previous owners maintained the vehicle well without allowing minor faults to escalate.
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BP16 ABX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
  • 54,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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BP16 ABX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 09:33
MOT Analysis

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 (BP16 ABX) between February 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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BP16 ABX Mileage History

  1. 06/02/202333,764 mi
  2. 06/02/202333,764 mi
  3. 09/04/202443,681 mi+9,917 mi
  4. 08/10/202554,472 mi+10,791 mi
  5. 08/10/202554,473 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 7,756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
38
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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