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2016 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · YD66 CTZ

YD66 CTZ

2016 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 98,708 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2016 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
98,708 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT history. The October 2025 test at 98,708 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, following a similarly clean pass in October 2024 at 93,909 miles. This recent trend suggests the vehicle is currently being maintained to a high standard, with no recurring mechanical or structural issues appearing in the latest two annual inspections. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical usage pattern for a ten-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 9,871 miles per year, which represents steady, predictable use rather than excessive motorway mileage or long periods of inactivity. Between August 2021 and October 2022, the mileage increased from 66,770 to 78,821, showing a consistent annual progression. The current reading of 98,708 miles aligns with this established pattern of regular driving. The historical record shows minor consumable issues that have been addressed. In August 2019, the tester noted rear tyres starting to perish, and in August 2020, the record flagged a slight lip on the front brake discs alongside windscreen stone chips. These are standard wear-and-tear items for a vehicle of this age. A single failure occurred in October 2022 due to a non-functioning offside rear stop lamp, but this was rectified during the same session to achieve a pass. While the recent history is clean, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of the braking system and tyres to ensure the current condition matches the clean MOT certificates. Given the 2020 advisory regarding brake disc wear, checking the remaining thickness of the discs and the condition of the pads is advisable. The absence of any advisories regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or corrosion in the recent years is a positive indicator of the vehicle's structural integrity.
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YD66 CTZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
  • 98,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

YD66 CTZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Jul 2026, 10:48
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Audi A3 (YD66 CTZ) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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YD66 CTZ Mileage History

  1. 31/10/202278,821 mi
  2. 31/10/202278,821 mi
  3. 24/10/202385,892 mi+7,071 mi
  4. 02/10/202493,909 mi+8,017 mi
  5. 29/10/202598,708 mi+4,799 mi

Average of roughly 6,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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