2016 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · FC11 AJC
2016 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 127,799 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FC11 AJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 127,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FC11 AJC 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 (FC11 AJC) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 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 (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”.
FC11 AJC Mileage History
- 03/04/202376,730 mi
- 27/03/202492,556 mi+15,826 mi
- 08/04/2025110,629 mi+18,073 mi
- 23/03/2026127,375 mi+16,746 mi
- 31/03/2026127,799 mi+424 mi
Average of roughly 17,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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