2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · W1 LWY
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 95,861 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W1 LWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 95,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W1 LWY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Audi A3 (W1 LWY) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W1 LWY Mileage History
- 13/04/202379,274 mi
- 15/04/202379,274 mi
- 26/04/202483,742 mi+4,468 mi
- 26/04/202483,742 mi
- 14/07/202595,861 mi+12,119 mi
Average of roughly 7,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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