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2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · SC02 JOS

SC02 JOS

2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 67,169 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2016 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 09 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
Recorded Mileage
67,169 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 09 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1395cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2016 Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 5 September 2025 at 67,169 miles which recorded no defects. Every annual examination from 2021 through 2025 returned a pass with no advisories or failures logged. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical condition and no recurring fault pattern across the five-year record. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 6,700 miles per year against the car's ten-year age. The records trace a steady climb: 34,446 miles on 7 October 2021, 43,451 on 18 October 2022, 54,112 on 23 October 2023, 59,139 on 11 September 2024, and 67,169 on 5 September 2025. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear. The clean sheet across all entries suggests the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current and the DVSA tester found no worn tyres, corroded structures, or failing emissions at each visit. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. The MOT history carries no flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion, yet the test only captures roadworthy condition on the day. At 67,169 miles the dampers, timing belt, and clutch may approach service intervals unseen by the MOT. Given the absence of advisories, the A3 reflects conscientious ownership rather than deferred maintenance. Verify service book stamps and check for underbody rust or binding calipers that a clean MOT will not list.
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SC02 JOS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
  • 67,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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SC02 JOS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (SC02 JOS) between October 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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.

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ADVISORY

SC02 JOS Mileage History

  1. 07/10/202134,446 mi
  2. 18/10/202243,451 mi+9,005 mi
  3. 23/10/202354,112 mi+10,661 mi
  4. 11/09/202459,139 mi+5,027 mi
  5. 05/09/202567,169 mi+8,030 mi

Average of roughly 8,364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
68
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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