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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

S16 ARWMOT history

S16 ARW is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 162,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

S16 ARW white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2025
Mileage
162,502 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 ARW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 ARW was last recorded at 162,502 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 7,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,672 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7,830 miles
Average per year
9,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,502 miles
  • 2023 – 154,672 miles
  • 2022 – 135,605 miles
  • 2021 – 120,770 miles
  • 2020 – 112,150 miles
  • 2019 – 106,309 miles
  • 2018 – 98,470 miles
  • 2017 – 89,655 miles
  • 2016 – 75,762 miles
  • 2015 – 57,636 miles
  • 2014 – 47,076 miles
  • 2013 – 43,065 miles
  • 2012 – 38,806 miles
  • 2011 – 33,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,502 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,502 miles (+7,830)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    162,502 miles
    Test number
    289626452709
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  2. Pass154,672 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,672 miles
    Test number
    648133991925
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail154,672 miles (+19,067)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,672 miles
    Test number
    207145386385
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,605 miles (+14,835)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,605 miles
    Test number
    691556823157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,770 miles (+8,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,770 miles
    Test number
    642275194273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low effort

  6. Pass112,150 miles (+5,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    769309777007
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass106,309 miles (+7,839)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,309 miles
    Test number
    185600032168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,470 miles (+8,815)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,470 miles
    Test number
    989944140192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,655 miles (+13,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,655 miles
    Test number
    463137410337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Pass75,762 miles (+18,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    856656190668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass57,636 miles (+10,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,636 miles
    Test number
    206870255467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass47,076 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,076 miles
    Test number
    265019144400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,065 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,065 miles
    Test number
    155214173452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,806 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,806 miles
    Test number
    435703952062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    546087671095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S16 ARW

Does S16 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 ARW expired on 16 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 ARW?
The MOT on S16 ARW expired on 16 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 ARW done?
S16 ARW was recorded at 162,502 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 9,697 miles a year.
Has S16 ARW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 ARW has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S16 ARW 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 ARW find?
S16 ARW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s, and 7 more.

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