Audi A4
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,698 cc
L16 GTHMOT history
L16 GTH is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 8 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,367 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 132,367 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 GTH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,698 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 GTH was last recorded at 132,367 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 4,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,265 miles · 22 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,102 miles
- Average per year
- 6,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 132,367 miles
- 2024 – 128,265 miles
- 2023 – 117,407 miles
- 2022 – 112,891 miles
- 2020 – 98,869 miles
- 2019 – 91,028 miles
- 2018 – 82,677 miles
- 2017 – 78,327 miles
- 2016 – 76,625 miles
- 2015 – 74,448 miles
- 2014 – 64,262 miles
- 2013 – 56,228 miles
- 2012 – 45,029 miles
- 2011 – 38,839 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,367 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
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.
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,367 miles (+4,102)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 132,367 miles
- Test number
- 384237851157
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
Pass128,265 miles (+10,858)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 128,265 miles
- Test number
- 104240698338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,407 miles (+4,516)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 117,407 miles
- Test number
- 229782085625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,891 miles (+26)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 112,891 miles
- Test number
- 919789123845
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail112,865 miles (+13,996)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,865 miles
- Test number
- 457624584973
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,869 miles (+7,841)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 98,869 miles
- Test number
- 574493718167
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,028 miles (+8,351)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 91,028 miles
- Test number
- 227649860684
- AdvisoryExhaust has slight blow middle piece
- AdvisoryFront Both steering arm boots perishing
- AdvisoryFront Both wheel bearings have slight play
- AdvisoryFront Tyres perishing slightly
- AdvisoryFront Upper Both suspension arms bushes perishing slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint boot slight pin hole
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Drop link has slight movement
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Diff seal slight misting
Pass82,677 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 82,677 miles
- Test number
- 627048641127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner wall deep cut no cords visible
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail82,677 miles (+4,350)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,677 miles
- Test number
- 137179771131
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner wall deep cut no cords visible
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,327 miles (+1,702)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 78,327 miles
- Test number
- 729674726129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,625 miles (+2,177)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 76,625 miles
- Test number
- 808484991762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,448 miles (+10,186)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 74,448 miles
- Test number
- 727157685170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,262 miles (+8,034)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 64,262 miles
- Test number
- 678236474171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,228 miles (+394)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 56,228 miles
- Test number
- 548918593172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,834 miles3 repaired3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,834 miles
- Test number
- 319044243105
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear number plate deteriorated
Pass55,834 miles (+10,805)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 55,834 miles
- Test number
- 939714443178
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear number plate deteriorated
Pass45,029 miles (+6,190)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 45,029 miles
- Test number
- 917705012196
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,839 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 38,839 miles
- Test number
- 958671711142
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about L16 GTH
- Does L16 GTH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 GTH is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L16 GTH?
- The MOT on L16 GTH is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 GTH done?
- L16 GTH was recorded at 132,367 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,437 miles a year.
- Has L16 GTH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 GTH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on L16 GTH 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 GTH find?
- L16 GTH passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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