Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2016 Audi A3 Petrol 1395cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 39,667 miles on the clock, averaging 4,030 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TFSI engine is known for cod (1.4l tfsi ea211).
MOT & Mileage History for BU16 LUD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 39,667 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14 |
| Average per year | 4,030 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Reported issues for this Audi A3
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COD (1.4L TFSI EA211)
Coils fail from cylinder-head heat exposure.[1][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BU16 LUD |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About BU16 LUD
What car is BU16 LUD?
BU16 LUD is a blue Audi A3, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2016.
What is the mileage of BU16 LUD?
The last recorded mileage for BU16 LUD was 39,667 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU16 LUD passed its MOT?
BU16 LUD has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2025.
Is BU16 LUD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU16 LUD is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is BU16 LUD?
BU16 LUD is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.