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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

S16 GYJMOT history

S16 GYJ is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

S16 GYJ blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,723 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 GYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 GYJ was last recorded at 155,723 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 7,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,619 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,104 miles
Average per year
7,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,723 miles
  • 2025 – 148,619 miles
  • 2024 – 141,908 miles
  • 2023 – 133,662 miles
  • 2022 – 125,702 miles
  • 2021 – 118,517 miles
  • 2020 – 113,571 miles
  • 2019 – 102,145 miles
  • 2018 – 94,682 miles
  • 2017 – 89,748 miles
  • 2016 – 89,654 miles
  • 2015 – 81,434 miles
  • 2014 – 72,291 miles
  • 2013 – 60,295 miles
  • 2012 – 47,085 miles
  • 2011 – 36,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,723 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,723 miles (+7,104)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,723 miles
    Test number
    805312833863
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass148,619 miles (+6,711)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,619 miles
    Test number
    294376069871
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,908 miles (+8,246)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,908 miles
    Test number
    707536609564
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass133,662 miles (+7,960)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,662 miles
    Test number
    362670537371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,702 miles
    Test number
    140727037784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,702 miles (+7,185)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,702 miles
    Test number
    272411669840
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  7. Pass118,517 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,517 miles
    Test number
    527545345387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,516 miles (+4,945)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,516 miles
    Test number
    722325334638
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link at lower arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,571 miles (+11,426)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    113,571 miles
    Test number
    942238883610
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  10. Pass102,145 miles (+7,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    102,145 miles
    Test number
    571404451926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,682 miles (+4,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,682 miles
    Test number
    451839103109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass89,748 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,748 miles
    Test number
    249906731489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail89,748 miles (+94)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,748 miles
    Test number
    792298443965
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass89,654 miles (+8,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,654 miles
    Test number
    183193242236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass81,434 miles (+9,143)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,434 miles
    Test number
    327223905173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass72,291 miles (+11,996)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,291 miles
    Test number
    867566274067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,295 miles (+13,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,295 miles
    Test number
    496485563020
    • 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)

  18. Pass47,085 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,085 miles
    Test number
    555792362017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,082 miles (+10,715)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,082 miles
    Test number
    607841562032
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass36,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,367 miles
    Test number
    795156461048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,364 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,364 miles
    Test number
    595526661050
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S16 GYJ

Does S16 GYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 GYJ is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 GYJ?
The MOT on S16 GYJ is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 GYJ done?
S16 GYJ was recorded at 155,723 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 7,964 miles a year.
Has S16 GYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 GYJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S16 GYJ 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 GYJ find?
S16 GYJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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