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PL16 XNG

2016 Audi A3 · Petrol · 2480cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine2480cc
ColourGrey
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.

At a glance

This 2016 Audi A3 Petrol 2480cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 55,938 miles on the clock, averaging 3,405 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.5 TFSI engine is known for cepa.

MOT & Mileage History for PL16 XNG

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
3,405

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,938 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year3,405
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL16 XNG 35k40k45k51k56k '19'25'23

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,938 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,250 miles
PASS
Mileage51,685 miles
Since last MOT+2,241 miles
PASS
Mileage49,444 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage45,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage38,714 miles
Since last MOT+1,538 miles
PASS
Mileage37,176 miles
Since last MOT+2,502 miles
PASS
Mileage34,674 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 XNG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2480cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About PL16 XNG

What car is PL16 XNG?

PL16 XNG is a grey Audi A3, petrol (2480cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PL16 XNG?

The last recorded mileage for PL16 XNG was 55,938 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL16 XNG passed its MOT?

PL16 XNG has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is PL16 XNG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL16 XNG 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 PL16 XNG?

PL16 XNG is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.