2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · DF66 LXA
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 133,097 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF66 LXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 133,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF66 LXA 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 (DF66 LXA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DF66 LXA Mileage History
- 06/10/202279,437 mi
- 06/10/2023102,074 mi+22,637 mi
- 06/10/2023102,075 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/2024117,860 mi+15,785 mi
- 15/10/2025133,097 mi+15,237 mi
Average of roughly 17,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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