2016 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · FA52 ADE
2016 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 71,467 miles. MOT valid until 04 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FA52 ADE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 71,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FA52 ADE Mileage History
- 06/09/202359,438 mi
- 04/09/202461,591 mi+2,153 mi
- 30/08/202567,480 mi+5,889 mi
- 04/09/202567,501 mi+21 mi
- 27/08/202671,467 mi+3,966 mi
Average of roughly 4,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA52 ADE 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 (FA52 ADE) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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: Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))”.
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