2016 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · EA66 MWG
2016 Audi Q3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 122,958 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA66 MWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 122,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA66 MWG 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 Q3 (EA66 MWG) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
EA66 MWG Mileage History
- 21/09/202283,496 mi
- 19/09/202396,416 mi+12,920 mi
- 25/09/2024106,961 mi+10,545 mi
- 29/09/2025116,255 mi+9,294 mi
- 03/09/2026122,958 mi+6,703 mi
Average of roughly 9,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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