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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,980 cc

X16 RAUMOT history

X16 RAU is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 19 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

X16 RAU white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
157,787 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 RAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,980 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 RAU was last recorded at 157,787 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 26,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,543 miles · 14 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
26,244 miles
Average per year
10,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,787 miles
  • 2022 – 131,543 miles
  • 2021 – 129,418 miles
  • 2020 – 114,603 miles
  • 2018 – 103,654 miles
  • 2017 – 80,326 miles
  • 2016 – 65,319 miles
  • 2015 – 54,939 miles
  • 2014 – 44,036 miles
  • 2013 – 32,388 miles
  • 2012 – 26,889 miles
  • 2011 – 17,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,787 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,787 miles (+26,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,787 miles
    Test number
    421879933725
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass131,543 miles (+2,125)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,543 miles
    Test number
    828674170876
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,418 miles (+14,815)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,418 miles
    Test number
    435846525080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,603 miles
    Test number
    261476881003
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail114,601 miles (+10,947)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,601 miles
    Test number
    410632563554
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,654 miles (+23,328)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,654 miles
    Test number
    905155357329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,326 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,326 miles
    Test number
    794530596336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail80,326 miles (+15,007)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,326 miles
    Test number
    225169394694
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass65,319 miles (+10,380)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,319 miles
    Test number
    126492898331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,939 miles (+10,903)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,939 miles
    Test number
    168707095043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,036 miles (+11,648)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,036 miles
    Test number
    349039494054
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass32,388 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,388 miles
    Test number
    466411593067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,889 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,889 miles
    Test number
    196105852047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail26,886 miles (+9,815)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    369352352059
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass17,071 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,071 miles
    Test number
    316425921070
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X16 RAU

Does X16 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X16 RAU expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X16 RAU?
The MOT on X16 RAU expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X16 RAU done?
X16 RAU was recorded at 157,787 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 10,665 miles a year.
Has X16 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 RAU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on X16 RAU 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 X16 RAU find?
X16 RAU passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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