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Audi Q3

Orange · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L16 LYTMOT history

L16 LYT is an orange diesel Audi Q3 first used on 21 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 84,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

L16 LYT orange Audi Q3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi Q3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,387 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 LYT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Q3
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 LYT was last recorded at 84,387 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,386 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,387 miles
  • 2025 – 76,545 miles
  • 2024 – 69,562 miles
  • 2023 – 62,474 miles
  • 2022 – 56,566 miles
  • 2021 – 50,568 miles
  • 2020 – 44,760 miles
  • 2019 – 37,827 miles
  • 2018 – 31,664 miles
  • 2017 – 26,192 miles
  • 2016 – 23,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,387 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,387 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,387 miles
    Test number
    476091319712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail84,386 miles (+7,841)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,386 miles
    Test number
    266630743861
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass76,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,545 miles
    Test number
    588669551182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear diff seal damp
  4. Fail76,543 miles (+6,981)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,543 miles
    Test number
    114276346480
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure miss shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mis shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear diff seal damp
  5. Pass69,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,562 miles
    Test number
    195068511972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail69,562 miles (+7,088)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,562 miles
    Test number
    218126108401
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass62,474 miles (+5,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,474 miles
    Test number
    935538512728
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass56,566 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,566 miles
    Test number
    985881263578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,483 miles (+3,915)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,483 miles
    Test number
    587754430665
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass50,568 miles (+5,808)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,568 miles
    Test number
    311911339050
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass44,760 miles (+6,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,760 miles
    Test number
    669040413290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass37,827 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,827 miles
    Test number
    559078713845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,714 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,714 miles
    Test number
    200405374913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,664 miles
    Test number
    379812412669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,664 miles (+5,472)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,664 miles
    Test number
    944320035677
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  16. Pass26,192 miles (+2,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,192 miles
    Test number
    970991207660
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  17. Pass23,193 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    23,193 miles
    Test number
    830187599600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,178 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,178 miles
    Test number
    566595412511
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Questions about L16 LYT

Does L16 LYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 LYT is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 LYT?
The MOT on L16 LYT is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 LYT done?
L16 LYT was recorded at 84,387 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,070 miles a year.
Has L16 LYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 LYT has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 LYT 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 LYT find?
L16 LYT passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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