2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · YJ65 DTG
2016 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 28,889 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ65 DTG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 28,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ65 DTG 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 (YJ65 DTG) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
YJ65 DTG Mileage History
- 01/02/202222,566 mi
- 31/01/202325,125 mi+2,559 mi
- 30/01/202426,525 mi+1,400 mi
- 24/01/202527,477 mi+952 mi
- 14/01/202628,889 mi+1,412 mi
Average of roughly 1,600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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