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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 2,480 cc

LS16 VBVMOT history

LS16 VBV is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 5 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 54,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LS16 VBV black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,138 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 VBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 VBV was last recorded at 54,138 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,805 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,333 miles
Average per year
4,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,138 miles
  • 2024 – 50,805 miles
  • 2023 – 47,305 miles
  • 2022 – 43,750 miles
  • 2021 – 39,871 miles
  • 2020 – 34,257 miles
  • 2019 – 29,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,138 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    54,138 miles
    Test number
    496672194532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,133 miles (+3,328)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    971882441662
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass50,805 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    50,805 miles
    Test number
    863297277726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,796 miles (+3,491)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,796 miles
    Test number
    128836724872
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisorySide wall damage to nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySide wall damage to nearside rear tyre
  5. Pass47,305 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    47,305 miles
    Test number
    429184299167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,750 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    43,750 miles
    Test number
    925078533936
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail43,747 miles (+3,876)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,747 miles
    Test number
    641241306252
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer side wall damaged & cuts to outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass39,871 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,871 miles
    Test number
    124778296967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,860 miles (+5,603)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    644192554277
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass34,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    34,257 miles
    Test number
    285527070909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,257 miles (+4,887)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,257 miles
    Test number
    821320926436
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  12. Pass29,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,370 miles
    Test number
    768014735931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,367 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,367 miles
    Test number
    118241697351
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about LS16 VBV

Does LS16 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 VBV is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS16 VBV?
The MOT on LS16 VBV is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 VBV done?
LS16 VBV was recorded at 54,138 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,156 miles a year.
Has LS16 VBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 VBV has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS16 VBV 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 VBV find?
LS16 VBV passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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