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FV16 RUA

2016 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 151,247 miles on the clock, averaging 16,368 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 FV16 RUA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
151,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
16,368

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 reading151,247 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,922
Average per year16,368
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV16 RUA 49k74k100k126k151k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,247 miles
Since last MOT+17,922 miles
PASS
Mileage133,325 miles
Since last MOT+9,832 miles
PASS
Mileage123,493 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,489 miles
Since last MOT+15,763 miles
PASS
Mileage107,726 miles
Since last MOT+17,509 miles
PASS
Mileage90,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,217 miles
Since last MOT+22,220 miles
PASS
Mileage67,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,997 miles
Since last MOT+19,365 miles
PASS
Mileage48,632 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 RUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About FV16 RUA

What car is FV16 RUA?

FV16 RUA is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2016.

What is the mileage of FV16 RUA?

The last recorded mileage for FV16 RUA was 151,247 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV16 RUA passed its MOT?

FV16 RUA has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2025.

Is FV16 RUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV16 RUA 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 FV16 RUA?

FV16 RUA is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.