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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L16 RAAMOT history

L16 RAA is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 12 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 186,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L16 RAA black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
186,974 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 RAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 RAA was last recorded at 186,974 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 9,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,567 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,407 miles
Average per year
12,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,974 miles
  • 2025 – 177,567 miles
  • 2024 – 170,826 miles
  • 2023 – 162,575 miles
  • 2022 – 155,990 miles
  • 2021 – 136,041 miles
  • 2020 – 124,928 miles
  • 2019 – 110,379 miles
  • 2018 – 90,208 miles
  • 2017 – 81,026 miles
  • 2016 – 64,969 miles
  • 2015 – 48,240 miles
  • 2014 – 38,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,974 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge and screw in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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 covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,974 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    186,974 miles
    Test number
    597096632025
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge and screw in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail186,974 miles (+9,407)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,974 miles
    Test number
    101190906568
    • Repaired at testObligatory mirror missing Interior (3.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge and screw in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass177,567 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    177,567 miles
    Test number
    277469816792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail177,560 miles (+6,734)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,560 miles
    Test number
    503211599603
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing interior unit (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass170,826 miles (+8,251)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,826 miles
    Test number
    901352457925
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass162,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    162,575 miles
    Test number
    448093373324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail162,575 miles (+6,585)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,575 miles
    Test number
    156450867051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass155,990 miles (+19,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,990 miles
    Test number
    135048079115
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,041 miles (+11,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,041 miles
    Test number
    914144915008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass124,928 miles (+14,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,928 miles
    Test number
    268238384305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,379 miles (+20,171)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,379 miles
    Test number
    956808368863
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass90,208 miles (+9,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,208 miles
    Test number
    558336639079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass81,026 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,026 miles
    Test number
    313474431756
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail81,022 miles (+16,053)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,022 miles
    Test number
    642287661899
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass64,969 miles (+16,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,969 miles
    Test number
    155492791584
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass48,240 miles (+51)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,240 miles
    Test number
    806220975098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail48,189 miles (+9,536)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,189 miles
    Test number
    146659165043
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass38,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,653 miles
    Test number
    949250974098
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L16 RAA

Does L16 RAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RAA is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 RAA?
The MOT on L16 RAA is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 RAA done?
L16 RAA was recorded at 186,974 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 12,394 miles a year.
Has L16 RAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 RAA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 RAA 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 RAA find?
L16 RAA passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner end split; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge and screw in sidewall.

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