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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 129,960 miles on the clock, averaging 12,168 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TFSI engine is known for cod (1.4l tfsi ea211).
MOT & Mileage History for SM16 HYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 129,960 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,168 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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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 | SM16 HYW |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About SM16 HYW
What car is SM16 HYW?
SM16 HYW is an black Audi A3, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.
What is the mileage of SM16 HYW?
The last recorded mileage for SM16 HYW was 129,960 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM16 HYW passed its MOT?
SM16 HYW has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2026.
Is SM16 HYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM16 HYW 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 SM16 HYW?
SM16 HYW is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.