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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

L16 VVSMOT history

L16 VVS is a silver diesel Audi A6 first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L16 VVS silver Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,267 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 VVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 VVS was last recorded at 129,267 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 8,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,848 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,419 miles
Average per year
8,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,267 miles
  • 2025 – 120,848 miles
  • 2024 – 112,661 miles
  • 2023 – 108,693 miles
  • 2022 – 103,097 miles
  • 2021 – 96,052 miles
  • 2020 – 88,228 miles
  • 2019 – 80,643 miles
  • 2018 – 68,741 miles
  • 2017 – 59,015 miles
  • 2016 – 50,328 miles
  • 2015 – 37,567 miles
  • 2014 – 30,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,267 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes spitting/perishing & worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes spitting/perishing & worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded on join between front/mid section
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring testable itemsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside rear outer tyre sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Outer sills covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,267 miles (+8,419)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,267 miles
    Test number
    784067499330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes spitting/perishing & worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes spitting/perishing & worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded on join between front/mid section
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring testable items

  2. Pass120,848 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,848 miles
    Test number
    599488886124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring testable items

  3. Fail120,803 miles (+8,142)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,803 miles
    Test number
    291968989771
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring testable items

  4. Pass112,661 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,661 miles
    Test number
    323285378078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,693 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,693 miles
    Test number
    515007857918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,097 miles (+7,045)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,097 miles
    Test number
    216673759585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,052 miles (+7,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,052 miles
    Test number
    307990932705
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  8. Pass88,228 miles (+7,585)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,228 miles
    Test number
    142153407623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,643 miles (+11,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,643 miles
    Test number
    320389775181
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryRear brake balance requires attention

  10. Pass68,741 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,741 miles
    Test number
    784124302124
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads wearing low
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads wearing low
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail68,741 miles (+9,726)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,741 miles
    Test number
    355776710142
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads wearing low
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads wearing low
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass59,015 miles (+8,687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,015 miles
    Test number
    693596992284
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

  13. Pass50,328 miles (+12,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,328 miles
    Test number
    452602746877
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and offside front tyres worn to 3mm
    • AdvisorySills covered

  14. Pass37,567 miles (+6,905)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,567 miles
    Test number
    748632075095
    • NoteCut in n/s/r tyre tread.
    • NoteFront brake pads worn.
    • NoteLower engine covers damaged/ insecure.

  15. Pass30,662 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,662 miles
    Test number
    237821044287
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread wearing low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Questions about L16 VVS

Does L16 VVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 VVS is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 VVS?
The MOT on L16 VVS is valid until 12 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 VVS done?
L16 VVS was recorded at 129,267 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 8,555 miles a year.
Has L16 VVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 VVS has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 VVS 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 VVS find?
L16 VVS passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 14 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes spitting/perishing & worn; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 11 more.

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