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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

S16 DAVMOT history

S16 DAV is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

S16 DAV black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
154,667 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 DAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 DAV was last recorded at 154,667 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 2,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,318 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,349 miles
Average per year
5,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,667 miles
  • 2025 – 152,318 miles
  • 2024 – 150,163 miles
  • 2023 – 147,146 miles
  • 2022 – 144,643 miles
  • 2021 – 141,107 miles
  • 2020 – 139,792 miles
  • 2019 – 133,847 miles
  • 2018 – 126,293 miles
  • 2017 – 124,518 miles
  • 2016 – 120,994 miles
  • 2015 – 118,985 miles
  • 2014 – 115,141 miles
  • 2013 – 113,762 miles
  • 2012 – 109,527 miles
  • 2011 – 100,452 miles
  • 2010 – 90,915 miles
  • 2009 – 73,303 miles
  • 2008 – 55,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,667 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,667 miles (+2,349)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    154,667 miles
    Test number
    510902281352
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  2. Pass152,318 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,318 miles
    Test number
    525585326780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,163 miles
    Test number
    593353529778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail150,163 miles (+3,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,163 miles
    Test number
    516921805931
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

  5. Pass147,146 miles (+2,503)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,146 miles
    Test number
    961340992098
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass144,643 miles (+3,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,643 miles
    Test number
    102139426095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass141,107 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    141,107 miles
    Test number
    848427680243
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail141,087 miles (+1,295)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,087 miles
    Test number
    135249102737
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass139,792 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,792 miles
    Test number
    852243426268
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail139,778 miles (+5,931)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,778 miles
    Test number
    343860117030
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass133,847 miles (+7,554)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,847 miles
    Test number
    603136941395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,293 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,293 miles
    Test number
    805704859697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,518 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,518 miles
    Test number
    736381485098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,994 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,994 miles
    Test number
    264017005885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,985 miles (+3,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,985 miles
    Test number
    275480935083
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass115,141 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,141 miles
    Test number
    976409824045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,762 miles (+4,235)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    113,762 miles
    Test number
    899332233055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass109,527 miles (+9,075)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    109,527 miles
    Test number
    176305302032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,452 miles (+9,537)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    100,452 miles
    Test number
    279667901005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,915 miles (+17,612)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,915 miles
    Test number
    243899580084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,303 miles (+17,462)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,303 miles
    Test number
    840905189093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,841 miles
    Test number
    922583578010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,841 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,841 miles
    Test number
    230713078052
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S16 DAV

Does S16 DAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 DAV is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 DAV?
The MOT on S16 DAV is valid until 2 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 DAV done?
S16 DAV was recorded at 154,667 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 5,526 miles a year.
Has S16 DAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 DAV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S16 DAV 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 DAV find?
S16 DAV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; coil spring corroded all 4, and 1 more.

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