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VU16 TYY

2016 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 120,348 miles on the clock, averaging 8,545 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for VU16 TYY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,348
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,545

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,348 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,319
Average per year8,545
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VU16 TYY 61k76k91k106k120k '19'26'22

Check VU16 TYY

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,348 miles
Since last MOT+10,319 miles
PASS
Mileage110,029 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage103,645 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage95,374 miles
Since last MOT+6,391 miles
PASS
Mileage88,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,983 miles
Since last MOT+8,864 miles
PASS
Mileage80,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,445 miles
PASS
Mileage77,674 miles
Since last MOT+16,609 miles
PASS
Mileage61,065 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 TYY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeVU — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About VU16 TYY

What car is VU16 TYY?

VU16 TYY is a red Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2016.

What is the mileage of VU16 TYY?

The last recorded mileage for VU16 TYY was 120,348 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU16 TYY passed its MOT?

VU16 TYY has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.

Is VU16 TYY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VU16 TYY 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 VU16 TYY?

VU16 TYY is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.