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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V16 LOTMOT history

V16 LOT is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 17 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

V16 LOT white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
72,045 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 LOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 LOT was last recorded at 72,045 miles on 13 May 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,991 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
4,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,045 miles
  • 2025 – 70,086 miles
  • 2024 – 68,289 miles
  • 2023 – 65,835 miles
  • 2022 – 60,056 miles
  • 2021 – 55,655 miles
  • 2020 – 51,950 miles
  • 2019 – 51,087 miles
  • 2018 – 44,203 miles
  • 2017 – 37,484 miles
  • 2016 – 33,928 miles
  • 2015 – 27,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,045 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated poor efficiency

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,045 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,045 miles
    Test number
    320177065863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,991 miles (+1,905)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,991 miles
    Test number
    884435048042
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,086 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    70,086 miles
    Test number
    952560565283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail70,084 miles (+1,795)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,084 miles
    Test number
    673283761313
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,289 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    68,289 miles
    Test number
    269123591884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,287 miles (+2,452)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    321967315287
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,835 miles (+5,779)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,835 miles
    Test number
    118864313816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,056 miles
    Test number
    324434097893
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated poor efficiency (1.1.6 (d))

  9. Fail60,056 miles (+4,401)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,056 miles
    Test number
    609239172913
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated poor efficiency (1.1.6 (d))

  10. Pass55,655 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,655 miles
    Test number
    958830287958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,950 miles (+863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,950 miles
    Test number
    134962348969
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low no print out

  12. Pass51,087 miles (+6,884)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,087 miles
    Test number
    957621841489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,203 miles (+6,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,203 miles
    Test number
    166529029194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass37,484 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,484 miles
    Test number
    278084517848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,928 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,928 miles
    Test number
    984355856870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,608 miles
    Test number
    203350085815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 LOT

Does V16 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 LOT is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 LOT?
The MOT on V16 LOT is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 LOT done?
V16 LOT was recorded at 72,045 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
Has V16 LOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 LOT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 LOT 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 V16 LOT find?
V16 LOT passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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