2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · E17 WLN
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 76,367 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E17 WLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 76,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E17 WLN 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 (E17 WLN) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E17 WLN Mileage History
- 19/03/202460,616 mi
- 04/03/202567,833 mi+7,217 mi
- 05/03/202532,787 mi-35,046 mi
- 26/02/202676,366 mi+43,579 mi
- 26/02/202676,367 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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