2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · N44 TJU
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 69,984 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N44 TJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 69,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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N44 TJU 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 (N44 TJU) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (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.
N44 TJU Mileage History
- 06/11/202148,700 mi
- 28/10/202256,407 mi+7,707 mi
- 03/11/202361,542 mi+5,135 mi
- 05/11/202466,596 mi+5,054 mi
- 31/10/202569,984 mi+3,388 mi
Average of roughly 5,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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