
Audi A4
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L16 FRLMOT history
L16 FRL is a white diesel Audi A4 first used on 19 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 218,378 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 218,378 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 19,072 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 FRL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 FRL was last recorded at 218,378 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 15,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 203,262 miles · 25 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15,116 miles
- Average per year
- 19,072 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 218,378 miles
- 2024 – 203,262 miles
- 2023 – 183,959 miles
- 2022 – 166,192 miles
- 2021 – 137,947 miles
- 2020 – 112,683 miles
- 2019 – 87,312 miles
- 2018 – 65,346 miles
- 2017 – 42,608 miles
- 2016 – 32,662 miles
- 2015 – 23,141 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin Holed
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 17 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,378 miles (+15,116)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 218,378 miles
- Test number
- 631122722147
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass203,262 miles (+19,303)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 203,262 miles
- Test number
- 419351874361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,959 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 183,959 miles
- Test number
- 467284467167
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin Holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail183,959 miles (+17,767)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,959 miles
- Test number
- 237754251510
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure Centre Exhaust Clamp/Sleeve Broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure Rear Exhaust Clamp/Sleeve Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin Holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass166,192 miles (+607)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 166,192 miles
- Test number
- 448773407770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,585 miles (+27,638)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,585 miles
- Test number
- 255551079025
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass137,947 miles (+25,264)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,947 miles
- Test number
- 472767669778
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass112,683 miles (+25,371)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 112,683 miles
- Test number
- 367636445604
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass87,312 miles (+21,966)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 87,312 miles
- Test number
- 299681140796
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wipers poor
Pass65,346 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 65,346 miles
- Test number
- 104389270224
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail65,346 miles (+22,738)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,346 miles
- Test number
- 846875097635
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,608 miles (+9,946)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 42,608 miles
- Test number
- 451520307476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,662 miles (+9,521)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 32,662 miles
- Test number
- 956320249055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 23,141 miles
- Test number
- 582726819693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 FRL
- Does L16 FRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 FRL is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L16 FRL?
- The MOT on L16 FRL is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 FRL done?
- L16 FRL was recorded at 218,378 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 19,072 miles a year.
- Has L16 FRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 FRL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L16 FRL 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 FRL find?
- L16 FRL passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside.
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