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2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · WT16 NFJ

WT16 NFJ

2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15/07/2016. Recorded mileage 18,320 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2016 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/11/2022
Road Tax
Taxed (01/07/2026)
Recorded Mileage
18,320 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/11/2022
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1395cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This Audi A3 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 31 October 2025 at 24,613 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean certificates, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in a condition that meets DVSA standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is exceptionally low for a ten year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,461 miles per year. Between 1 November 2021 at 18,320 miles and 31 October 2025 at 24,613 miles, the car covered only 6,293 miles over four years. Such low usage often indicates a vehicle used for short trips or one that has spent significant periods stationary. The record is largely devoid of mechanical faults, though the 12 October 2023 test at 21,275 miles flagged both front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges. This specific wear pattern typically points to incorrect wheel alignment or suspension geometry issues rather than simple tread depletion. While the subsequent tests in 2024 and 2025 show no further tyre defects, the previous edge wear suggests a need for a professional alignment check. A buyer should focus on components that degrade regardless of mileage. Low-use vehicles are prone to binding brake calipers and perished rubber seals or suspension bushes due to lack of movement. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the tyre dates to ensure the rubber has not hardened over time, as the low annual mileage means tyres may age out before they wear out.

WT16 NFJ Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2021
  • 18,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
68
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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WT16 NFJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Audi A3 (WT16 NFJ) 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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