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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,395 cc

L16 TMDMOT history

L16 TMD is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 6 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 81,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L16 TMD black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,871 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 TMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
6 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 TMD was last recorded at 81,871 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 7,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,499 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,372 miles
Average per year
6,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,871 miles
  • 2025 – 74,499 miles
  • 2024 – 66,510 miles
  • 2023 – 59,662 miles
  • 2022 – 51,080 miles
  • 2021 – 45,006 miles
  • 2020 – 41,198 miles
  • 2019 – 36,288 miles
  • 2018 – 29,860 miles
  • 2017 – 23,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both shock abosrbers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,871 miles
    Test number
    342555452533
    • 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))
  2. Fail81,871 miles (+7,372)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,871 miles
    Test number
    990939747087
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  3. Pass74,499 miles (+7,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,499 miles
    Test number
    737918268249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass66,510 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,510 miles
    Test number
    836457852778
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both shock abosrbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail66,491 miles (+6,829)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,491 miles
    Test number
    170799429631
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both shock abosrbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass59,662 miles (+8,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,662 miles
    Test number
    346542624350
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass51,080 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,080 miles
    Test number
    360837927881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,054 miles (+6,048)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    428795198151
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass45,006 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,006 miles
    Test number
    895034848043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,198 miles (+4,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,198 miles
    Test number
    117678969031
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass36,288 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,288 miles
    Test number
    596920763849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,860 miles (+5,861)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,860 miles
    Test number
    598283805899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,999 miles
    Test number
    742386056863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 TMD

Does L16 TMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 TMD is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 TMD?
The MOT on L16 TMD is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 TMD done?
L16 TMD was recorded at 81,871 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,371 miles a year.
Has L16 TMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 TMD has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 TMD 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 TMD find?
L16 TMD passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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