Audi logo

Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,968 cc

L16 WYYMOT history

L16 WYY is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L16 WYY red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,162 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,398 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L16 WYY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L16 WYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L16 WYY was last recorded at 181,162 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 6,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,682 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,480 miles
Average per year
8,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,162 miles
  • 2025 – 174,682 miles
  • 2024 – 170,293 miles
  • 2023 – 166,653 miles
  • 2022 – 162,079 miles
  • 2021 – 156,358 miles
  • 2020 – 150,998 miles
  • 2019 – 145,526 miles
  • 2018 – 140,795 miles
  • 2017 – 133,860 miles
  • 2016 – 129,923 miles
  • 2015 – 119,129 miles
  • 2014 – 104,111 miles
  • 2013 – 87,995 miles
  • 2012 – 73,588 miles
  • 2011 – 63,234 miles
  • 2010 – 52,539 miles
  • 2009 – 44,197 miles
  • 2008 – 30,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,162 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail181,162 miles (+6,480)3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,162 miles
    Test number
    465111697840
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass174,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    174,682 miles
    Test number
    904541673940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail174,682 miles (+4,389)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,682 miles
    Test number
    667780839820
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,293 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    170,293 miles
    Test number
    678625406426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,653 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,653 miles
    Test number
    768548750257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,079 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,079 miles
    Test number
    900283406183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,077 miles (+5,719)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,077 miles
    Test number
    212909567856
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  8. Pass156,358 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,358 miles
    Test number
    384979775218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,998 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,998 miles
    Test number
    510763475530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,526 miles (+4,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,526 miles
    Test number
    326241763868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass140,795 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    140,795 miles
    Test number
    554278101177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,609 miles (+6,749)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,609 miles
    Test number
    972030306035
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass133,860 miles (+3,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    133,860 miles
    Test number
    388907881558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass129,923 miles (+10,794)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,923 miles
    Test number
    610228193428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,129 miles (+15,018)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,129 miles
    Test number
    239284522470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,111 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,111 miles
    Test number
    367633994266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,067 miles (+16,072)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,067 miles
    Test number
    316401494480
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass87,995 miles (+14,407)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    168052093217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,588 miles (+10,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    667502582225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,234 miles (+10,695)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,234 miles
    Test number
    478978981201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,539 miles (+8,342)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,539 miles
    Test number
    794031690261
    • NoteRear brake pads approx half worn.

  22. Pass44,197 miles (+145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,197 miles
    Test number
    484736409463
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing.

  23. Pass44,052 miles (+14,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,052 miles
    Test number
    880366889224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Pass30,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,004 miles
    Test number
    392454298271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 WYY

Does L16 WYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 WYY is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 WYY?
The MOT on L16 WYY is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 WYY done?
L16 WYY was recorded at 181,162 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 8,398 miles a year.
Has L16 WYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 WYY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 WYY 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 WYY find?
L16 WYY failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test and 1 advisory: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of rear suspension arm mount; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of rear suspension arm mount, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L16W registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.