2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · T7 SWD
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 42,517 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T7 SWD Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2021
- 42,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T7 SWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Audi A3 (T7 SWD) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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