2018 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · K16 HGH
2018 Audi A3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 97,242 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K16 HGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 97,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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K16 HGH 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 2018 Audi A3 (K16 HGH) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K16 HGH Mileage History
- 30/01/202350,361 mi
- 30/01/202350,361 mi
- 25/01/202458,004 mi+7,643 mi
- 18/02/202580,402 mi+22,398 mi
- 05/03/202697,242 mi+16,840 mi
Average of roughly 15,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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