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DG16 VBU

2016 Audi A3 · Petrol · 2480cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine2480cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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.

MOT & Mileage History for DG16 VBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,324
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2019
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
9,831

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 reading61,324 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year9,831
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG16 VBU 27k36k44k53k61k '19'22'21

Check DG16 VBU

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,324 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,310 miles
Since last MOT+10,798 miles
PASS
Mileage50,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,466 miles
PASS
Mileage42,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,046 miles
Since last MOT+14,713 miles
PASS
Mileage27,333 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 VBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2480cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About DG16 VBU

What car is DG16 VBU?

DG16 VBU is a blue Audi A3, petrol (2480cc). First registered in Chester in 2016.

What is the mileage of DG16 VBU?

The last recorded mileage for DG16 VBU was 61,324 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG16 VBU passed its MOT?

DG16 VBU has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2022.

Is DG16 VBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG16 VBU 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 DG16 VBU?

DG16 VBU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.