2016 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · ME64 AND
2016 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 123,278 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME64 AND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 123,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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ME64 AND 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 (ME64 AND) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
ME64 AND Mileage History
- 21/07/202391,098 mi
- 24/07/2024104,850 mi+13,752 mi
- 16/07/2025116,257 mi+11,407 mi
- 16/07/2025116,265 mi+8 mi
- 02/07/2026123,278 mi+7,013 mi
Average of roughly 10,915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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