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Audi A3

Yellow · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

L16 MBFMOT history

L16 MBF is a yellow petrol Audi A3 first used on 3 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

L16 MBF yellow Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
106,129 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MBF was last recorded at 106,129 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 14,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,012 miles · 16 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
14,117 miles
Average per year
6,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,129 miles
  • 2021 – 92,012 miles
  • 2020 – 78,326 miles
  • 2019 – 69,978 miles
  • 2018 – 65,341 miles
  • 2017 – 59,527 miles
  • 2015 – 47,661 miles
  • 2014 – 42,769 miles
  • 2012 – 34,332 miles
  • 2011 – 30,789 miles
  • 2009 – 27,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,129 miles
  • AdvisoryEx modified

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside, (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre badly perished inner wall split,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,129 miles (+14,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,129 miles
    Test number
    461815457869
    • AdvisoryEx modified

  2. Pass92,012 miles (+3,880)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,012 miles
    Test number
    479312394039
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,132 miles (+9,806)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,132 miles
    Test number
    198717978641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,326 miles (+8,348)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,326 miles
    Test number
    629249867638
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass69,978 miles (+4,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,978 miles
    Test number
    942462143577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,341 miles (+5,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,341 miles
    Test number
    982163614385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass59,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,527 miles
    Test number
    318004359775
    • AdvisoryAdvise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak

  8. Fail59,527 miles (+11,866)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,527 miles
    Test number
    266113316652
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAdvise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak

  9. Pass47,661 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,661 miles
    Test number
    427991491455
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside, (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre badly perished inner wall split,
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail47,661 miles (+4,892)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,661 miles
    Test number
    556866752776
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside, (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre badly perished inner wall split,
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass42,769 miles (+8,437)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,769 miles
    Test number
    486911414152
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass34,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,332 miles
    Test number
    797930752373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,332 miles (+3,543)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,332 miles
    Test number
    635509442332
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  14. Pass30,789 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,789 miles
    Test number
    877985961134
    • NoteAdvise vechicle indicating esp fault

  15. Fail30,783 miles (+2,959)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,783 miles
    Test number
    896037751194
    • DangerousFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • NoteAdvise vechicle indicating esp fault

  16. Pass27,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,824 miles
    Test number
    972878269251
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L16 MBF

Does L16 MBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 MBF expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 MBF?
The MOT on L16 MBF expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 MBF done?
L16 MBF was recorded at 106,129 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 6,048 miles a year.
Has L16 MBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MBF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on L16 MBF 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 MBF find?
L16 MBF passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: ex modified.

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