2016 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · MS60 FFR
2016 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 48,795 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MS60 FFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2025
- 48,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MS60 FFR 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 (MS60 FFR) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MS60 FFR Mileage History
- 10/09/202231,783 mi
- 09/09/202337,745 mi+5,962 mi
- 14/09/202443,984 mi+6,239 mi
- 14/09/202443,984 mi
- 14/09/202548,795 mi+4,811 mi
Average of roughly 5,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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