2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · KD11 WAS
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 86,748 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KD11 WAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 86,748 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.
KD11 WAS 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 (KD11 WAS) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KD11 WAS Mileage History
- 02/11/202247,290 mi
- 01/11/202360,389 mi+13,099 mi
- 01/11/202360,383 mi-6 mi
- 15/11/202471,663 mi+11,280 mi
- 15/11/202586,748 mi+15,085 mi
Average of roughly 12,995 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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