2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · YH16 ESM
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 77,531 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH16 ESM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 77,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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YH16 ESM 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 (YH16 ESM) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
YH16 ESM Mileage History
- 29/09/202276,594 km
- 05/10/202395,962 km+19,368 km
- 08/10/2024111,240 km+15,278 km
- 14/10/202577,531 mi
- 14/10/202577,531 mi
Average of roughly 308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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