Audi A3
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L16 PLDMOT history
L16 PLD is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 12 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 101,458 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 101,458 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,103 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 PLD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 12 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 PLD was last recorded at 101,458 miles on 28 May 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 101,445 miles · 27 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 7,103 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,458 miles
- 2025 – 90,163 miles
- 2024 – 82,494 miles
- 2023 – 75,547 miles
- 2022 – 71,841 miles
- 2021 – 71,000 miles
- 2020 – 63,279 miles
- 2019 – 58,191 miles
- 2018 – 47,590 miles
- 2017 – 40,845 miles
- 2016 – 33,646 miles
- 2015 – 23,615 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,458 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,458 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 101,458 miles
- Test number
- 258084355233
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail101,445 miles (+11,282)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,445 miles
- Test number
- 349164670095
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,163 miles (+7,669)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 90,163 miles
- Test number
- 816206868344
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass82,494 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 82,494 miles
- Test number
- 674135043052
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail82,489 miles (+6,942)1 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,489 miles
- Test number
- 865809619879
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off to right (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing to edges
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass75,547 miles (+3,706)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 75,547 miles
- Test number
- 448673092353
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass71,841 miles (+841)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 71,841 miles
- Test number
- 481269970633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,000 miles (+7,721)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 71,000 miles
- Test number
- 731434806255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,279 miles (+5,088)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 63,279 miles
- Test number
- 106670607591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,191 miles (+10,601)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 58,191 miles
- Test number
- 262464472122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,590 miles (+6,745)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 47,590 miles
- Test number
- 238428755048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,845 miles (+7,199)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 40,845 miles
- Test number
- 352666007704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,646 miles (+10,031)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 33,646 miles
- Test number
- 843978321076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,615 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 23,615 miles
- Test number
- 596363365172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront wipers smeering
Questions about L16 PLD
- Does L16 PLD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 PLD is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 PLD?
- The MOT on L16 PLD is valid until 27 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 PLD done?
- L16 PLD was recorded at 101,458 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 7,103 miles a year.
- Has L16 PLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 PLD has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 PLD 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 PLD find?
- L16 PLD passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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