2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · N66 ODO
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 134,991 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N66 ODO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 134,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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N66 ODO 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 (N66 ODO) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 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: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Due to Leaks on Exhuast System (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
N66 ODO Mileage History
- 18/11/202399,590 mi
- 06/08/2024102,821 mi+3,231 mi
- 12/08/2025120,472 mi+17,651 mi
- 11/08/2026134,980 mi+14,508 mi
- 14/08/2026134,991 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 12,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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