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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

LM16 XXSMOT history

LM16 XXS is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 13 Apr 2016. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 68,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

LM16 XXS blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
68,580 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 XXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 XXS was last recorded at 68,580 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,576 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,580 miles
  • 2024 – 56,984 miles
  • 2023 – 49,188 miles
  • 2022 – 44,502 miles
  • 2021 – 42,090 miles
  • 2020 – 40,320 miles
  • 2019 – 29,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,580 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 12 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,580 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,580 miles
    Test number
    790053921862
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail68,576 miles (+11,592)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,576 miles
    Test number
    272522933850
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass56,984 miles (+7,796)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    56,984 miles
    Test number
    182586399339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damage no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet insecure (we've secured it for now)
  4. Pass49,188 miles (+4,686)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,188 miles
    Test number
    968739992581
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass44,502 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,502 miles
    Test number
    987799371462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,090 miles
    Test number
    346148098982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,090 miles (+1,770)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,090 miles
    Test number
    530749699886
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass40,320 miles (+11,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,320 miles
    Test number
    888559536852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass29,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,160 miles
    Test number
    211265386097
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Fail29,160 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,160 miles
    Test number
    772684380292
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM16 XXS

Does LM16 XXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM16 XXS expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM16 XXS?
The MOT on LM16 XXS expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM16 XXS done?
LM16 XXS was recorded at 68,580 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 6,309 miles a year.
Has LM16 XXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 XXS has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 XXS 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 LM16 XXS find?
LM16 XXS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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