2016 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · DP65 LZU
2016 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 56,309 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DP65 LZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 56,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DP65 LZU Mileage History
- 16/10/202344,929 mi
- 15/10/202449,844 mi+4,915 mi
- 15/10/202449,845 mi+1 mi
- 13/10/202556,308 mi+6,463 mi
- 13/10/202556,309 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,710 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DP65 LZU 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 (DP65 LZU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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