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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

LS16 FXJMOT history

LS16 FXJ is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 163,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LS16 FXJ grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
163,193 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 FXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 FXJ was last recorded at 163,193 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 3,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,281 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,912 miles
Average per year
10,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,193 miles
  • 2025 – 159,281 miles
  • 2024 – 150,381 miles
  • 2023 – 133,502 miles
  • 2022 – 132,653 miles
  • 2021 – 115,460 miles
  • 2020 – 100,095 miles
  • 2019 – 87,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,193 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,193 miles (+3,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    163,193 miles
    Test number
    280341351485
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass159,281 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,281 miles
    Test number
    395351476481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail159,280 miles (+8,899)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,280 miles
    Test number
    194953984017
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass150,381 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,381 miles
    Test number
    526839595798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,378 miles (+16,876)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,378 miles
    Test number
    235217545545
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass133,502 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,502 miles
    Test number
    278247837206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,653 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,653 miles
    Test number
    647205739904
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full
    • AdvisoryRear and NSF footwells full of rubbish
  8. Fail132,653 miles (+17,193)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,653 miles
    Test number
    785737081390
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear and NSF footwells full of rubbish
  9. Pass115,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,460 miles
    Test number
    855233813341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre tread heavily scrubbed on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail115,460 miles (+15,365)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,460 miles
    Test number
    952379437834
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre tread heavily scrubbed on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass100,095 miles (+12,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,095 miles
    Test number
    607717740391
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass87,681 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    961005573628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,620 miles
    Test number
    425638403715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS16 FXJ

Does LS16 FXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 FXJ is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 FXJ?
The MOT on LS16 FXJ is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 FXJ done?
LS16 FXJ was recorded at 163,193 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 10,159 miles a year.
Has LS16 FXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 FXJ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS16 FXJ 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 LS16 FXJ find?
LS16 FXJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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