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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L16 MLJMOT history

L16 MLJ is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 13 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

L16 MLJ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,058 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MLJ was last recorded at 76,058 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,141 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,917 miles
Average per year
6,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,058 miles
  • 2024 – 72,141 miles
  • 2023 – 64,260 miles
  • 2022 – 57,416 miles
  • 2021 – 47,740 miles
  • 2020 – 42,330 miles
  • 2019 – 33,596 miles
  • 2018 – 32,540 miles
  • 2017 – 24,377 miles
  • 2016 – 16,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,058 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,058 miles (+3,917)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,058 miles
    Test number
    736706601462
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  2. Pass72,141 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    773583487668
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail72,141 miles (+7,881)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    506345531558
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass64,260 miles (+26)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,260 miles
    Test number
    683973559517
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail64,234 miles (+6,818)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    747879738376
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass57,416 miles (+9,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,416 miles
    Test number
    230016967237
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass47,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,740 miles
    Test number
    651057409182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,740 miles (+5,410)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,740 miles
    Test number
    864491467849
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
  9. Pass42,330 miles (+8,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,330 miles
    Test number
    784974441505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass33,596 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,596 miles
    Test number
    178336172161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,540 miles (+8,163)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,540 miles
    Test number
    874985429916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,377 miles (+8,026)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    24,377 miles
    Test number
    393183951079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,351 miles
    Test number
    901552118189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 MLJ

Does L16 MLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MLJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 MLJ?
The MOT on L16 MLJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 MLJ done?
L16 MLJ was recorded at 76,058 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,395 miles a year.
Has L16 MLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MLJ has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 MLJ 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 MLJ find?
L16 MLJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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