Audi A3
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,595 cc
L16 FAYMOT history
L16 FAY is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,829 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 160,829 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,592 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 FAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 7 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 FAY was last recorded at 160,829 miles on 7 May 2026, 14,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,760 miles · 22 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,069 miles
- Average per year
- 12,592 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,829 miles
- 2025 – 146,760 miles
- 2024 – 131,808 miles
- 2023 – 113,186 miles
- 2022 – 97,617 miles
- 2021 – 82,723 miles
- 2020 – 78,666 miles
- 2019 – 67,061 miles
- 2018 – 50,386 miles
- 2017 – 48,429 miles
- 2016 – 37,544 miles
- 2015 – 22,915 miles
- 2014 – 9,030 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,829 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside rear sill damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 5 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,829 miles (+14,069)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 160,829 miles
- Test number
- 267871633791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,760 miles (+14,952)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 146,760 miles
- Test number
- 687427178127
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass131,808 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 131,808 miles
- Test number
- 226532226646
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail131,808 miles (+18,622)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,808 miles
- Test number
- 225678185750
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass113,186 miles (+15,569)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 113,186 miles
- Test number
- 411852978409
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass97,617 miles (+14,894)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 97,617 miles
- Test number
- 816373633150
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside rear sill damaged
Pass82,723 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 82,723 miles
- Test number
- 804194746481
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside rear sill damaged
Fail82,723 miles (+4,057)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,723 miles
- Test number
- 625395925460
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside rear sill damaged
Pass78,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 78,666 miles
- Test number
- 395425050687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,666 miles (+11,605)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,666 miles
- Test number
- 738107815451
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,061 miles (+16,675)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,061 miles
- Test number
- 510496088995
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,386 miles (+1,957)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 50,386 miles
- Test number
- 228869105065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,429 miles (+10,885)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 48,429 miles
- Test number
- 642312647557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,544 miles (+14,629)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 37,544 miles
- Test number
- 967861180134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,915 miles (+13,885)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 22,915 miles
- Test number
- 239400698975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,030 miles (+1,471)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 9,030 miles
- Test number
- 635457784294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,559 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 7,559 miles
- Test number
- 895414264041
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L16 FAY
- Does L16 FAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 FAY is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 FAY?
- The MOT on L16 FAY is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 FAY done?
- L16 FAY was recorded at 160,829 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 12,592 miles a year.
- Has L16 FAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 FAY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 FAY 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 FAY find?
- L16 FAY passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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