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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2018 · 2,480 cc

R16 OARMOT history

R16 OAR is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 86,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

R16 OAR blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,078 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 OAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
29 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 OAR was last recorded at 86,078 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 7,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,551 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,527 miles
Average per year
8,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,078 miles
  • 2025 – 78,551 miles
  • 2024 – 69,759 miles
  • 2023 – 54,561 miles
  • 2022 – 42,494 miles
  • 2021 – 38,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,078 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

7 tests since 4 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,078 miles (+7,527)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,078 miles
    Test number
    437225645604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,551 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,551 miles
    Test number
    665597151467
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Fail78,550 miles (+8,791)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,550 miles
    Test number
    420577858411
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction material loose (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass69,759 miles (+15,198)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,759 miles
    Test number
    566154582411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,561 miles (+12,067)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,561 miles
    Test number
    902228971329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,494 miles (+3,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,494 miles
    Test number
    883781314261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass38,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    38,525 miles
    Test number
    310321325875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 OAR

Does R16 OAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 OAR is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 OAR?
The MOT on R16 OAR is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 OAR done?
R16 OAR was recorded at 86,078 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 8,971 miles a year.
Has R16 OAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 OAR has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 OAR 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 OAR find?
R16 OAR passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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