2016 Audi A3 1.2L Petrol · BV16 CWE
2016 Audi A3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 102,361 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV16 CWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 102,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV16 CWE 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 (BV16 CWE) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BV16 CWE Mileage History
- 22/11/202271,027 mi
- 21/11/202382,532 mi+11,505 mi
- 13/11/202491,992 mi+9,460 mi
- 26/11/2025102,361 mi+10,369 mi
- 26/11/2025102,361 mi
Average of roughly 10,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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