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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

S16 APJMOT history

S16 APJ is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

S16 APJ silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,615 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 APJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 APJ was last recorded at 71,615 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,284 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,331 miles
Average per year
3,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,615 miles
  • 2025 – 70,284 miles
  • 2024 – 68,874 miles
  • 2023 – 66,991 miles
  • 2022 – 65,169 miles
  • 2021 – 62,194 miles
  • 2020 – 59,490 miles
  • 2019 – 55,826 miles
  • 2018 – 52,028 miles
  • 2017 – 47,421 miles
  • 2016 – 41,808 miles
  • 2015 – 36,871 miles
  • 2014 – 31,713 miles
  • 2013 – 26,440 miles
  • 2012 – 20,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,615 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,615 miles
    Test number
    257846904166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail71,615 miles (+1,331)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,615 miles
    Test number
    800848899532
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass70,284 miles (+1,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,284 miles
    Test number
    691018135695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass68,874 miles (+1,883)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    881039161410
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass66,991 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,991 miles
    Test number
    600040635208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,169 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,169 miles
    Test number
    389990506672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,194 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,194 miles
    Test number
    632325228696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,490 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,490 miles
    Test number
    454177747787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,826 miles (+3,798)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,826 miles
    Test number
    852076126281
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass52,028 miles (+4,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    805207000815
    • 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)

  11. Pass47,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,421 miles
    Test number
    920024008975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions test clean

  12. Fail47,427 miles (+5,619)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,427 miles
    Test number
    842327372293
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions test clean

  13. Pass41,808 miles (+4,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    187200136493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass36,871 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,871 miles
    Test number
    459872125083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,713 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,713 miles
    Test number
    156859724007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,440 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,440 miles
    Test number
    869524513009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,305 miles
    Test number
    507974922001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 APJ

Does S16 APJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 APJ is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 APJ?
The MOT on S16 APJ is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 APJ done?
S16 APJ was recorded at 71,615 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,661 miles a year.
Has S16 APJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 APJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 APJ 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 S16 APJ find?
S16 APJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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