2016 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · JP14 SRP
2016 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 48,861 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JP14 SRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 48,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JP14 SRP 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 (JP14 SRP) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JP14 SRP Mileage History
- 27/03/202330,776 mi
- 28/03/202436,319 mi+5,543 mi
- 28/02/202539,368 mi+3,049 mi
- 20/03/202648,859 mi+9,491 mi
- 20/03/202648,861 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,064 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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