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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.

L16 FRL white Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass218,378 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass203,262 miles (+19,303)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    203,262 miles
    Test number
    419351874361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass166,192 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,192 miles
    Test number
    448773407770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass42,608 miles (+9,946)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,608 miles
    Test number
    451520307476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,662 miles (+9,521)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,662 miles
    Test number
    956320249055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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