Audi A3
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
R16 LOCMOT history
R16 LOC is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,888 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 106,888 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,977 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 LOC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 LOC was last recorded at 106,888 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 5,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 101,695 miles · 31 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,193 miles
- Average per year
- 6,977 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,888 miles
- 2024 – 101,695 miles
- 2023 – 95,555 miles
- 2022 – 89,144 miles
- 2021 – 83,156 miles
- 2020 – 76,532 miles
- 2019 – 67,202 miles
- 2018 – 58,779 miles
- 2017 – 48,938 miles
- 2016 – 39,625 miles
- 2015 – 32,812 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,888 miles
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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.
Offside front shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front exhaust clamp deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,888 miles (+5,193)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 106,888 miles
- Test number
- 639858289851
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass101,695 miles (+6,140)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 101,695 miles
- Test number
- 580505846049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear subframe has slight corrosion
Pass95,555 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 95,555 miles
- Test number
- 872593543697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,553 miles (+6,409)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,553 miles
- Test number
- 258776798616
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass89,144 miles (+5,988)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 89,144 miles
- Test number
- 715211815540
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Pass83,156 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 83,156 miles
- Test number
- 387444841180
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.
- AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.
Fail83,156 miles (+6,624)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,156 miles
- Test number
- 741154600473
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.
- AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.
Pass76,532 miles (+9,330)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 76,532 miles
- Test number
- 571767814383
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.
- AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.
Pass67,202 miles (+8,423)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 67,202 miles
- Test number
- 697474123643
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,779 miles (+38)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 58,779 miles
- Test number
- 455488348540
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp deteriorated
Fail58,741 miles (+9,803)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,741 miles
- Test number
- 565993467215
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp deteriorated
Pass48,938 miles (+9,313)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 48,938 miles
- Test number
- 680478577194
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 39,625 miles
- Test number
- 762803739371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,625 miles (+6,813)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,625 miles
- Test number
- 696506576536
- FailureNearside Front 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)
Pass32,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 32,812 miles
- Test number
- 829288545122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 LOC
- Does R16 LOC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 LOC is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 LOC?
- The MOT on R16 LOC is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 LOC done?
- R16 LOC was recorded at 106,888 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,977 miles a year.
- Has R16 LOC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 LOC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on R16 LOC 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 R16 LOC find?
- R16 LOC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch.
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