2016 Audi A3 2.5L Petrol · S26 FBA
2016 Audi A3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 61,449 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S26 FBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 61,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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S26 FBA 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 (S26 FBA) between March 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
S26 FBA Mileage History
- 10/03/202236,050 mi
- 04/03/202342,109 mi+6,059 mi
- 24/02/202445,573 mi+3,464 mi
- 15/03/202556,964 mi+11,391 mi
- 29/01/202661,449 mi+4,485 mi
Average of roughly 6,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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