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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,986 cc

L16 PMGMOT history

L16 PMG is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 5 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L16 PMG grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
178,531 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 PMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 PMG was last recorded at 178,531 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,909 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,622 miles
Average per year
8,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,531 miles
  • 2025 – 172,909 miles
  • 2024 – 168,900 miles
  • 2023 – 164,918 miles
  • 2022 – 161,449 miles
  • 2021 – 157,791 miles
  • 2020 – 152,855 miles
  • 2019 – 145,096 miles
  • 2018 – 137,874 miles
  • 2014 – 111,557 miles
  • 2013 – 83,295 miles
  • 2012 – 61,974 miles
  • 2011 – 50,350 miles
  • 2010 – 38,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,531 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,531 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    178,531 miles
    Test number
    424181033310
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail178,530 miles (+5,621)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,530 miles
    Test number
    621547602030
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235 fitted, all others are 245 (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass172,909 miles (+4,009)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    172,909 miles
    Test number
    716601257250
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall has splits in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass168,900 miles (+3,982)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    168,900 miles
    Test number
    162549250721
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass164,918 miles (+3,469)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,918 miles
    Test number
    704446827837
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass161,449 miles (+3,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,449 miles
    Test number
    840564850453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear mount fixing cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass157,791 miles (+4,936)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,791 miles
    Test number
    528801267151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    152,855 miles
    Test number
    896047263117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,855 miles (+7,759)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,855 miles
    Test number
    208443793684
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Pass145,096 miles (+7,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,096 miles
    Test number
    955363433083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass137,874 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,874 miles
    Test number
    584694756136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,763 miles4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,763 miles
    Test number
    904206526969
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy
  13. Pass220,439 km (+17,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    220,439 km
    Test number
    169262264574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass203,037 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    203,037 km
    Test number
    150319548169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass111,557 miles (+28,262)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,557 miles
    Test number
    196083484236
    • NoteAll four tyre's just above the legal limit.
  16. Pass83,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,295 miles
    Test number
    186209693060
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail83,295 miles (+21,321)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,295 miles
    Test number
    945898393060
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail61,974 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    699711702167
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront windscreen wipers poor
  19. Pass61,974 miles (+11,624)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    718541602125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront windscreen wipers poor
  20. Pass50,350 miles (+12,208)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,350 miles
    Test number
    525277181013
    • NoteFront tyers getting low
    • NoteLower engine cover missing
    • NoteN/s/r tyer getting low
  21. Pass38,142 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,142 miles
    Test number
    600738650021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r belt, unable to carry out full examination due to child seat

Questions about L16 PMG

Does L16 PMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 PMG is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 PMG?
The MOT on L16 PMG 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 PMG done?
L16 PMG was recorded at 178,531 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 8,755 miles a year.
Has L16 PMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 PMG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 PMG 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 PMG find?
L16 PMG passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front nail in tyre, and 7 more.

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