Audi A3
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
V16 SOSMOT history
V16 SOS is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 18 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,005 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 97,005 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 15 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 5,002 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V16 SOS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 18 Feb 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V16 SOS was last recorded at 97,005 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,233 miles · 23 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 772 miles
- Average per year
- 5,002 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,005 miles
- 2025 – 96,233 miles
- 2024 – 95,186 miles
- 2023 – 94,004 miles
- 2022 – 92,289 miles
- 2021 – 87,132 miles
- 2019 – 81,231 miles
- 2018 – 69,220 miles
- 2017 – 61,733 miles
- 2016 – 55,764 miles
- 2015 – 47,673 miles
- 2014 – 40,409 miles
- 2013 – 31,757 miles
- 2012 – 25,447 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,005 miles
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 13 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,005 miles (+772)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 97,005 miles
- Test number
- 466325115595
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,233 miles (+1,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 96,233 miles
- Test number
- 912573743801
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,186 miles (+1,182)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 95,186 miles
- Test number
- 743154106078
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,004 miles (+1,715)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 94,004 miles
- Test number
- 431168284502
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust center sleeve clamps corroded
Pass92,289 miles (+5,157)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 92,289 miles
- Test number
- 325665794289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,132 miles (+5,901)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 87,132 miles
- Test number
- 161757349786
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass81,231 miles (+5,834)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,231 miles
- Test number
- 209980903767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,397 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 75,397 miles
- Test number
- 798981466529
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail75,395 miles (+6,175)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,395 miles
- Test number
- 902348182252
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,220 miles (+7,487)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 69,220 miles
- Test number
- 212572504042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,733 miles (+5,969)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 61,733 miles
- Test number
- 207475113824
- AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes slightly perished
Pass55,764 miles (+8,091)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 55,764 miles
- Test number
- 152925653455
- 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)
Pass47,673 miles (+7,264)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 47,673 miles
- Test number
- 469842065024
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,409 miles (+8,652)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 40,409 miles
- Test number
- 526355664028
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight uneaven rear tyre tread wear
Pass31,757 miles (+6,310)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 31,757 miles
- Test number
- 535049833053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 25,447 miles
- Test number
- 876834342052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V16 SOS
- Does V16 SOS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 SOS is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V16 SOS?
- The MOT on V16 SOS is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V16 SOS done?
- V16 SOS was recorded at 97,005 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 5,002 miles a year.
- Has V16 SOS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V16 SOS has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2019.
- Has the mileage on V16 SOS 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 SOS find?
- V16 SOS passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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