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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,781 cc

L16 RLJMOT history

L16 RLJ is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 18 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

L16 RLJ blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
106,149 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 RLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 RLJ was last recorded at 106,149 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,147 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,149 miles
  • 2022 – 105,203 miles
  • 2021 – 105,178 miles
  • 2020 – 103,843 miles
  • 2019 – 101,411 miles
  • 2018 – 97,782 miles
  • 2017 – 93,477 miles
  • 2016 – 87,601 miles
  • 2015 – 80,921 miles
  • 2014 – 74,261 miles
  • 2013 – 66,754 miles
  • 2012 – 59,793 miles
  • 2011 – 52,204 miles
  • 2010 – 44,680 miles
  • 2009 – 38,332 miles
  • 2008 – 29,321 miles
  • 2007 – 22,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,149 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,149 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    106,149 miles
    Test number
    237333857937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Fail106,147 miles (+944)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,147 miles
    Test number
    828144178977
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. Pass105,203 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,203 miles
    Test number
    202761433736
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Fail105,198 miles (+20)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,198 miles
    Test number
    232688847778
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray slightly insecure
  5. Pass105,178 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,178 miles
    Test number
    560248765634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail105,174 miles (+1,331)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,174 miles
    Test number
    495659058294
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass103,843 miles (+2,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,843 miles
    Test number
    229184537135
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass101,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,411 miles
    Test number
    465560649690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,411 miles (+3,629)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,411 miles
    Test number
    287484376155
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass97,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,782 miles
    Test number
    394764955518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail97,782 miles (+4,305)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,782 miles
    Test number
    716233510103
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass93,477 miles (+5,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,477 miles
    Test number
    689939132503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass87,601 miles (+6,680)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,601 miles
    Test number
    433927367572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,921 miles (+6,660)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,921 miles
    Test number
    475357255140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,261 miles (+7,507)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,261 miles
    Test number
    999857674143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,754 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,754 miles
    Test number
    496133083117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,793 miles (+7,589)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,793 miles
    Test number
    485208362165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,204 miles (+7,524)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,204 miles
    Test number
    105726471142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,680 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,680 miles
    Test number
    420298540165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,332 miles (+9,011)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,332 miles
    Test number
    254238679161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,321 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,321 miles
    Test number
    280174068488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,215 miles
    Test number
    841795437169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 RLJ

Does L16 RLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RLJ is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 RLJ?
The MOT on L16 RLJ is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 RLJ done?
L16 RLJ was recorded at 106,149 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 4,393 miles a year.
Has L16 RLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 RLJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 RLJ 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 RLJ find?
L16 RLJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear seat belt flexible stalk damaged.

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