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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L16 NOJMOT history

L16 NOJ is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 200,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

L16 NOJ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2025
Mileage
200,866 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 NOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 NOJ was last recorded at 200,866 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 8,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,564 miles · 19 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,302 miles
Average per year
8,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 200,866 miles
  • 2022 – 192,564 miles
  • 2021 – 179,084 miles
  • 2019 – 168,646 miles
  • 2018 – 158,958 miles
  • 2016 – 143,576 miles
  • 2015 – 129,853 miles
  • 2013 – 123,016 miles
  • 2012 – 115,905 miles
  • 2011 – 107,881 miles
  • 2010 – 101,179 miles
  • 2009 – 92,168 miles
  • 2008 – 74,847 miles
  • 2007 – 64,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,866 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (225/40/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Slight grabbing offside rear brakes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,866 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    200,866 miles
    Test number
    352307695680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail200,866 miles (+8,302)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,866 miles
    Test number
    669142005986
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass192,564 miles (+5,957)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    192,564 miles
    Test number
    961062189608
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass186,607 miles (+7,523)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    186,607 miles
    Test number
    734114407843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass179,084 miles (+62)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    179,084 miles
    Test number
    162185286250
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail179,022 miles (+10,376)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,022 miles
    Test number
    310128881547
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass168,646 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,646 miles
    Test number
    729615600013
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slighty scored/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside cv boot pin holed
    • AdvisoryNearside door trim loose.
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen not affecting view

  8. Fail168,646 miles (+9,575)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,646 miles
    Test number
    499423265251
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn. (19" flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split. (24" flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slighty scored/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside cv boot pin holed
    • AdvisoryNearside door trim loose.
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen not affecting view

  9. Pass159,071 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    159,071 miles
    Test number
    207965245659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail158,958 miles (+8,833)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,958 miles
    Test number
    190276723146
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass150,125 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    150,125 miles
    Test number
    226072583539
    • AdvisorySlight grabbing offside rear brakes.

  12. Fail150,081 miles (+6,505)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,081 miles
    Test number
    531606811081
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewalls split to cord.225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to cord on inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight grabbing offside rear brakes.

  13. Pass143,576 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    143,576 miles
    Test number
    200959855784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly castellated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly castellated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail143,575 miles (+6,010)7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,575 miles
    Test number
    426679732585
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly castellated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly castellated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass137,565 miles (+7,712)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,565 miles
    Test number
    582603892636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,853 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    129,853 miles
    Test number
    319886505070
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDPF FITTED

  17. Fail129,853 miles (+6,837)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,853 miles
    Test number
    949956405098
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDPF FITTED

  18. Pass123,016 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    123,016 miles
    Test number
    475746343379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,905 miles (+8,024)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    115,905 miles
    Test number
    426849542459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,881 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,881 miles
    Test number
    866280101307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,179 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,179 miles
    Test number
    130038070211
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail101,178 miles (+9,010)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,178 miles
    Test number
    354657970451
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnable to carry out out under bonnet checks as the bonnet cannot be opened

  23. Pass92,168 miles (+17,321)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,168 miles
    Test number
    114004629319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,847 miles (+10,478)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,847 miles
    Test number
    704465808396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,369 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,369 miles
    Test number
    121800437350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,508 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,508 miles
    Test number
    624463967135
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSurface corrosion of rear discs.

Questions about L16 NOJ

Does L16 NOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 NOJ expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 NOJ?
The MOT on L16 NOJ expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 NOJ done?
L16 NOJ was recorded at 200,866 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 8,623 miles a year.
Has L16 NOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 NOJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 NOJ 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 NOJ find?
L16 NOJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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