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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L16 AJLMOT history

L16 AJL is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 20 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2024.

L16 AJL grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2025
Mileage
190,640 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 AJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2025
Latest MOT test
18 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 AJL was last recorded at 190,640 miles on 18 May 2024, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,588 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
10,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,640 miles
  • 2023 – 190,588 miles
  • 2022 – 180,002 miles
  • 2021 – 171,595 miles
  • 2020 – 160,099 miles
  • 2019 – 157,023 miles
  • 2018 – 143,704 miles
  • 2017 – 126,142 miles
  • 2016 – 115,320 miles
  • 2015 – 105,437 miles
  • 2014 – 98,471 miles
  • 2013 – 88,227 miles
  • 2012 – 74,799 miles
  • 2011 – 64,296 miles
  • 2010 – 48,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,640 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Advise under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,640 miles (+52)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    190,640 miles
    Test number
    844064866406
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass190,588 miles (+10,586)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    190,588 miles
    Test number
    642298661631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,002 miles
    Test number
    401543088416
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  4. Fail180,001 miles (+8,406)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,001 miles
    Test number
    106318595022
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  5. Pass171,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    171,595 miles
    Test number
    858418512439
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  6. Fail171,586 miles (+11,487)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,586 miles
    Test number
    631558687311
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  7. Pass160,099 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,099 miles
    Test number
    323401698628
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail160,099 miles (+3,076)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,099 miles
    Test number
    784753305088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass157,023 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    157,023 miles
    Test number
    680384800157
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail157,019 miles (+13,315)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,019 miles
    Test number
    433141557797
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass143,704 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    143,704 miles
    Test number
    829514670932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail143,703 miles (+17,561)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,703 miles
    Test number
    498806153075
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass126,142 miles (+10,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,142 miles
    Test number
    596913216046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass115,320 miles (+9,883)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,320 miles
    Test number
    432744338611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,437 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,437 miles
    Test number
    118225195141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,471 miles (+10,244)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,471 miles
    Test number
    496370204263
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass88,227 miles (+13,428)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,227 miles
    Test number
    668359983171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,799 miles (+10,503)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,799 miles
    Test number
    669807482187
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

  19. Pass64,296 miles (+16,212)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,296 miles
    Test number
    788800101212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,084 miles
    Test number
    963639630209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,085 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,085 miles
    Test number
    282489630235
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about L16 AJL

Does L16 AJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 AJL expired on 17 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 AJL?
The MOT on L16 AJL expired on 17 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 AJL done?
L16 AJL was recorded at 190,640 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2024, an average of 10,387 miles a year.
Has L16 AJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 AJL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 AJL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 AJL find?
L16 AJL passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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