2016 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · EF66 MWV
2016 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 98,366 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF66 MWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 98,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF66 MWV 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 (EF66 MWV) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
EF66 MWV Mileage History
- 04/05/202271,968 mi
- 14/06/202378,070 mi+6,102 mi
- 10/06/202485,890 mi+7,820 mi
- 23/06/202592,622 mi+6,732 mi
- 23/06/202698,366 mi+5,744 mi
Average of roughly 6,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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