2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · Y44 CAS
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 35,316 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y44 CAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 35,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y44 CAS 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 A3 (Y44 CAS) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
Y44 CAS Mileage History
- 22/06/202331,080 mi
- 01/07/202432,727 mi+1,647 mi
- 26/06/202533,907 mi+1,180 mi
- 29/06/202635,316 mi+1,409 mi
- 30/06/202635,316 mi
Average of roughly 1,402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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