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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

S16 DEDMOT history

S16 DED is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

S16 DED black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,011 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 DED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 DED was last recorded at 102,011 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 5,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2018: 40,784 miles, lower than 41,784 miles on 16 Jan 2018.
  • 22 Jun 2022: 59,817 miles, lower than 62,295 miles on 21 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,254 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,757 miles
Average per year
6,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,011 miles
  • 2024 – 96,254 miles
  • 2023 – 90,883 miles
  • 2022 – 78,691 miles
  • 2021 – 62,295 miles
  • 2020 – 50,603 miles
  • 2019 – 43,165 miles
  • 2018 – 40,784 miles
  • 2016 – 35,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,011 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,011 miles (+5,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    245180636867
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass96,254 miles (+226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,254 miles
    Test number
    855031049124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail96,028 miles (+5,145)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,028 miles
    Test number
    997154403561
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass90,883 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,883 miles
    Test number
    149949883559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,526 miles (+11,835)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,526 miles
    Test number
    964596136041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,691 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,691 miles
    Test number
    970023337444
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Fail78,691 miles (+18,874)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,691 miles
    Test number
    851450092024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Fail59,817 miles (-2,478)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,817 miles
    Test number
    638302292614
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has chunks missing from tread
  9. Pass62,295 miles (+11,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,295 miles
    Test number
    250058447595
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass50,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    715819920435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,603 miles (+7,438)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    302898607667
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  12. Pass43,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,165 miles
    Test number
    769907651008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Fail43,165 miles (+2,381)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,165 miles
    Test number
    589753461514
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  14. Pass40,784 miles (-1,000)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,784 miles
    Test number
    341158428152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,784 miles (+6,080)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,784 miles
    Test number
    383564255414
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass35,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,704 miles
    Test number
    219648079471
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked in the lower opaque edging

Questions about S16 DED

Does S16 DED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 DED is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S16 DED?
The MOT on S16 DED is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 DED done?
S16 DED was recorded at 102,011 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 6,959 miles a year.
Has S16 DED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 DED has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S16 DED ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S16 DED find?
S16 DED passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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