Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
L16 SLTMOT history
L16 SLT is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 146,164 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,172 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 SLT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 7 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 SLT was last recorded at 146,164 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Jun 2017: 85,547 miles, lower than 86,495 miles on 19 Jun 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 146,118 miles · 13 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 46 miles
- Average per year
- 7,172 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,164 miles
- 2025 – 134,358 miles
- 2024 – 129,811 miles
- 2023 – 112,100 miles
- 2022 – 105,222 miles
- 2021 – 98,502 miles
- 2019 – 97,018 miles
- 2018 – 92,390 miles
- 2017 – 85,547 miles
- 2016 – 78,096 miles
- 2015 – 67,092 miles
- 2014 – 63,464 miles
- 2013 – 56,160 miles
- 2012 – 49,592 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,164 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 23 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,164 miles (+46)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 146,164 miles
- Test number
- 762209756417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail146,118 miles (+11,760)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,118 miles
- Test number
- 424071794486
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass134,358 miles (+4,547)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 134,358 miles
- Test number
- 371462055607
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass129,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 129,811 miles
- Test number
- 438369540800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,811 miles (+17,711)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,811 miles
- Test number
- 677776814443
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass112,100 miles (+6,878)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 112,100 miles
- Test number
- 771105619519
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass105,222 miles (+6,720)2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 105,222 miles
- Test number
- 533847616939
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass98,502 miles (+1,484)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 98,502 miles
- Test number
- 953726966977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,018 miles (+4,628)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 97,018 miles
- Test number
- 151450040743
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,390 miles (+6,843)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 92,390 miles
- Test number
- 651933021703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,547 miles (-948)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 85,547 miles
- Test number
- 753300232366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,495 miles (+8,399)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,495 miles
- Test number
- 301266898034
- 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)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,096 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 78,096 miles
- Test number
- 663226171248
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail78,096 miles (+11,004)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,096 miles
- Test number
- 568501569867
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass67,092 miles (+3,628)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 67,092 miles
- Test number
- 389784075191
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front yres worn close to limit
Pass63,464 miles (+7,304)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 63,464 miles
- Test number
- 239024344274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,160 miles (+6,568)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 56,160 miles
- Test number
- 849264233232
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,592 miles (+762)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 49,592 miles
- Test number
- 305620652278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,830 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 48,830 miles
- Test number
- 228505902252
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L16 SLT
- Does L16 SLT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SLT is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 SLT?
- The MOT on L16 SLT is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 SLT done?
- L16 SLT was recorded at 146,164 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,172 miles a year.
- Has L16 SLT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 SLT has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 SLT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L16 SLT find?
- L16 SLT passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
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