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BU16 NVV

2016 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1968cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 152,820 miles on the clock, averaging 17,971 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for dvsa/vosa recall data and audi a3 (8v) owner forums.

MOT & Mileage History for BU16 NVV

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,820
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
17,971

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,820 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,883
Average per year17,971
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BU16 NVV 34k63k93k123k153k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,820 miles
Since last MOT+11,883 miles
PASS
Mileage140,937 miles
Since last MOT+14,748 miles
PASS
Mileage126,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,189 miles
Since last MOT+22,952 miles
PASS
Mileage103,237 miles
Since last MOT+19,899 miles
PASS
Mileage83,338 miles
Since last MOT+20,607 miles
PASS
Mileage62,731 miles
Since last MOT+22,874 miles
PASS
Mileage39,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,857 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage33,707 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 NVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About BU16 NVV

What car is BU16 NVV?

BU16 NVV is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2016.

What is the mileage of BU16 NVV?

The last recorded mileage for BU16 NVV was 152,820 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU16 NVV passed its MOT?

BU16 NVV has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2025.

Is BU16 NVV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU16 NVV is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is BU16 NVV?

BU16 NVV is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.