Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
P16 RAHMOT history
P16 RAH is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 May 2027
- Mileage
- 150,842 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P16 RAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P16 RAH was last recorded at 150,842 miles on 18 May 2026, 17,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,744 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,098 miles
- Average per year
- 7,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,842 miles
- 2025 – 133,744 miles
- 2024 – 112,135 miles
- 2023 – 100,944 miles
- 2022 – 96,171 miles
- 2021 – 93,800 miles
- 2020 – 93,666 miles
- 2019 – 91,126 miles
- 2018 – 89,033 miles
- 2016 – 78,608 miles
- 2015 – 71,750 miles
- 2014 – 61,989 miles
- 2013 – 52,747 miles
- 2012 – 42,420 miles
- 2011 – 35,521 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,842 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
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 close to ten years old
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking also year code 2010
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,842 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2027
- Odometer
- 150,842 miles
- Test number
- 353784346863
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Fail150,842 miles (+17,098)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,842 miles
- Test number
- 889829241250
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass133,744 miles (+21,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2026
- Odometer
- 133,744 miles
- Test number
- 189473054500
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 112,135 miles
- Test number
- 429476215994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,129 miles (+11,185)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,129 miles
- Test number
- 754213284994
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass100,944 miles (+4,773)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 100,944 miles
- Test number
- 848535968529
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,171 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 96,171 miles
- Test number
- 814298199478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,171 miles (+2,371)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,171 miles
- Test number
- 444195686151
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass93,800 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 93,800 miles
- Test number
- 307514744177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking also year code 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail93,795 miles (+129)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,795 miles
- Test number
- 563605182301
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking also year code 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass93,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 93,666 miles
- Test number
- 873603319963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,666 miles (+2,540)4 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,666 miles
- Test number
- 987322341250
- DangerousCentral Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousCentral Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Pass91,126 miles (+2,093)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 91,126 miles
- Test number
- 711839928215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,033 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 89,033 miles
- Test number
- 573013929638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,032 miles (+10,424)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,032 miles
- Test number
- 317558812949
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,608 miles (+6,858)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 78,608 miles
- Test number
- 695978841517
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,750 miles (+9,761)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 71,750 miles
- Test number
- 857601375040
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail61,989 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,989 miles
- Test number
- 286056284078
- Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass61,989 miles (+9,242)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 61,989 miles
- Test number
- 418036584007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,747 miles (+10,327)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 52,747 miles
- Test number
- 236315803418
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Pass42,420 miles (+6,899)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 42,420 miles
- Test number
- 198272382459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,521 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 35,521 miles
- Test number
- 425706061045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear pads worn 40%
Questions about P16 RAH
- Does P16 RAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P16 RAH is valid until 30 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P16 RAH?
- The MOT on P16 RAH is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P16 RAH done?
- P16 RAH was recorded at 150,842 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 7,588 miles a year.
- Has P16 RAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P16 RAH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on P16 RAH 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 P16 RAH find?
- P16 RAH passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; under body corrosion.
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