2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · S30 XEE
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 81,781 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S30 XEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 81,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S30 XEE 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 (S30 XEE) between May 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
S30 XEE Mileage History
- 05/05/202259,275 mi
- 09/05/202360,472 mi+1,197 mi
- 10/05/202464,118 mi+3,646 mi
- 02/07/202577,024 mi+12,906 mi
- 06/08/202681,781 mi+4,757 mi
Average of roughly 5,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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