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Audi A5

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L16 BFWMOT history

L16 BFW is a black diesel Audi A5 first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 184,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L16 BFW black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
184,663 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BFW was last recorded at 184,663 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 11,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
173,310 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,353 miles
Average per year
11,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,663 miles
  • 2025 – 173,310 miles
  • 2024 – 165,004 miles
  • 2023 – 156,020 miles
  • 2022 – 147,005 miles
  • 2021 – 136,264 miles
  • 2020 – 125,377 miles
  • 2019 – 111,982 miles
  • 2018 – 101,423 miles
  • 2017 – 91,145 miles
  • 2016 – 70,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,663 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,663 miles (+11,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    184,663 miles
    Test number
    765337670637
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass173,310 miles (+8,306)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    173,310 miles
    Test number
    797759837154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,004 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    165,004 miles
    Test number
    298950686265
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail165,004 miles (+8,984)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,004 miles
    Test number
    227707953134
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass156,020 miles (+9,015)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,020 miles
    Test number
    274812563288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,005 miles (+10,741)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,005 miles
    Test number
    406312425757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,264 miles (+10,887)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,264 miles
    Test number
    978398116655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,377 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,377 miles
    Test number
    234381412903
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Fail125,377 miles (+13,395)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,377 miles
    Test number
    500080203314
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass111,982 miles (+10,559)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,982 miles
    Test number
    606535781791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,423 miles (+10,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,423 miles
    Test number
    222308899560
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass91,145 miles (+20,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,145 miles
    Test number
    534268988010
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 to 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass70,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,798 miles
    Test number
    371158115921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail70,798 miles4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,798 miles
    Test number
    464886415475
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre's badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's have nails in them
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have damage to side walls, no cords showing

Questions about L16 BFW

Does L16 BFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BFW is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 BFW?
The MOT on L16 BFW is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 BFW done?
L16 BFW was recorded at 184,663 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 11,372 miles a year.
Has L16 BFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BFW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 BFW 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 L16 BFW find?
L16 BFW passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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