2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · SA16 OBR
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 63,042 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA16 OBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 63,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA16 OBR 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 (SA16 OBR) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken is broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SA16 OBR Mileage History
- 11/10/202357,636 mi
- 08/10/202460,133 mi+2,497 mi
- 09/10/202460,133 mi
- 09/10/202460,133 mi
- 23/09/202563,042 mi+2,909 mi
Average of roughly 2,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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