2016 Audi Q3 1.4L Petrol · SK66 XOP
2016 Audi Q3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 54,540 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK66 XOP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 54,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK66 XOP 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 Q3 (SK66 XOP) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SK66 XOP Mileage History
- 27/06/202448,922 mi
- 28/06/202448,926 mi+4 mi
- 27/06/202552,601 mi+3,675 mi
- 27/06/202552,601 mi
- 15/05/202654,540 mi+1,939 mi
Average of roughly 2,987 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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