Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc
L16 VXXMOT history
L16 VXX is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 17 Oct 2014. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 145,072 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 145,072 mi
- At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 7 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 13,571 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 VXX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 17 Oct 2014
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Nov 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
L16 VXX was last recorded at 145,072 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 16,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,636 miles · 27 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16,436 miles
- Average per year
- 13,571 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 145,072 miles
- 2024 – 128,636 miles
- 2022 – 102,708 miles
- 2021 – 87,841 miles
- 2020 – 73,864 miles
- 2019 – 51,145 miles
- 2018 – 37,870 miles
- 2017 – 34,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail145,072 miles (+16,436)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 145,072 miles
- Test number
- 4973889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,636 miles (+1,548)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 128,636 miles
- Test number
- 3552094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,088 miles (+24,380)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 127,088 miles
- Test number
- 3400767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,708 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 102,708 miles
- Test number
- 1461512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,673 miles (+14,832)
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,673 miles
- Test number
- 1459626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,841 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 87,841 miles
- Test number
- 335130480366
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail87,838 miles (+13,974)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,838 miles
- Test number
- 860152635781
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,864 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 73,864 miles
- Test number
- 503267522114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail73,864 miles (+22,719)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,864 miles
- Test number
- 933911782988
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass51,145 miles (+253)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 51,145 miles
- Test number
- 931068956214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,892 miles (+13,022)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,892 miles
- Test number
- 317487963383
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced incorrect (0.1 (d))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Pass37,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 37,870 miles
- Test number
- 693650172207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,870 miles (+3,372)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,870 miles
- Test number
- 637937017506
- Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Pass34,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 34,498 miles
- Test number
- 957523498394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 VXX
- Does L16 VXX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L16 VXX expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L16 VXX?
- The MOT on L16 VXX expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L16 VXX done?
- L16 VXX was recorded at 145,072 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 13,571 miles a year.
- Has L16 VXX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 VXX has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L16 VXX 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 VXX find?
- L16 VXX failed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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