2016 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · HG16 XAL
2016 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 95,290 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG16 XAL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 95,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG16 XAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Audi A3 (HG16 XAL) between July 2019 and September 2025.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”.
HG16 XAL Mileage History
- 31/07/201950,159 mi
- 31/08/202159,734 mi+9,575 mi
- 25/09/202394,970 mi+35,236 mi
- 26/09/202374,970 mi-20,000 mi
- 26/09/202484,560 mi+9,590 mi
- 19/09/202595,287 mi+10,727 mi
- 23/09/202595,290 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,340 miles per year across 7 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: Below Average
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