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Audi A3

Brown · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

LR16 BLVMOT history

LR16 BLV is a brown petrol Audi A3 first used on 23 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 128,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LR16 BLV brown Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,229 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 BLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 BLV was last recorded at 128,229 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 9,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,013 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,216 miles
Average per year
11,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,229 miles
  • 2025 – 119,013 miles
  • 2024 – 108,240 miles
  • 2023 – 98,302 miles
  • 2022 – 85,809 miles
  • 2021 – 72,573 miles
  • 2020 – 62,254 miles
  • 2019 – 47,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,229 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 22 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,229 miles (+9,216)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,229 miles
    Test number
    516668935906
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass119,013 miles (+10,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,013 miles
    Test number
    570337126543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass108,240 miles (+9,938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,240 miles
    Test number
    862581546427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass98,302 miles (+12,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,302 miles
    Test number
    984265005667
    • 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))
  5. Pass85,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    134959688610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,809 miles (+13,236)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    185328558854
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass72,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,573 miles
    Test number
    167073559012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,573 miles (+10,319)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,573 miles
    Test number
    995907012486
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Small patch of oil at top of shock (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass62,254 miles (+14,341)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,254 miles
    Test number
    421846859281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,913 miles
    Test number
    757958304873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads starting to wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs rust pitting on braking surface but not affecting braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about LR16 BLV

Does LR16 BLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 BLV is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 BLV?
The MOT on LR16 BLV is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 BLV done?
LR16 BLV was recorded at 128,229 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 11,540 miles a year.
Has LR16 BLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 BLV has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR16 BLV 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 LR16 BLV find?
LR16 BLV passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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