2016 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · CE66 HLX
2016 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 98,738 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE66 HLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 98,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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CE66 HLX 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 (CE66 HLX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
CE66 HLX Mileage History
- 26/09/202489,945 mi
- 20/09/202594,702 mi+4,757 mi
- 20/09/202594,702 mi
- 25/09/202698,738 mi+4,036 mi
- 25/09/202698,738 mi
Average of roughly 4,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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