2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · BP66 VPD
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 82,713 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP66 VPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 82,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP66 VPD 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 (BP66 VPD) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issue (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
BP66 VPD Mileage History
- 27/07/202470,485 mi
- 17/07/202575,554 mi+5,069 mi
- 24/07/202575,763 mi+209 mi
- 17/07/202682,713 mi+6,950 mi
- 17/07/202682,713 mi
Average of roughly 6,202 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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