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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

LR16 VCUMOT history

LR16 VCU is a black petrol Audi A1 first used on 26 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 85,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LR16 VCU black Audi A1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,405 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 VCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 VCU was last recorded at 85,405 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 11,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2020: 33,416 miles, lower than 33,417 miles on 4 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,206 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,199 miles
Average per year
8,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,405 miles
  • 2025 – 74,206 miles
  • 2024 – 68,687 miles
  • 2023 – 59,226 miles
  • 2022 – 49,374 miles
  • 2021 – 39,915 miles
  • 2020 – 33,416 miles
  • 2019 – 26,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,405 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of inspection
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top mount some play
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,405 miles (+11,199)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,405 miles
    Test number
    638143904222
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top mount some play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  2. Pass74,206 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,206 miles
    Test number
    812935014928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail74,195 miles (+5,508)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    128120299367
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative No light emitted (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass68,687 miles (+9,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,687 miles
    Test number
    790513773554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass59,226 miles (+9,852)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,226 miles
    Test number
    575531649618
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass49,374 miles (+9,459)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    460550688211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    39,915 miles
    Test number
    793473762554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,915 miles (+6,499)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,915 miles
    Test number
    998530889746
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass33,416 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    33,416 miles
    Test number
    693494670613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,417 miles (+7,413)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,417 miles
    Test number
    343993126578
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass26,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    26,004 miles
    Test number
    793659561281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR16 VCU

Does LR16 VCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 VCU is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 VCU?
The MOT on LR16 VCU is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 VCU done?
LR16 VCU was recorded at 85,405 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 8,522 miles a year.
Has LR16 VCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 VCU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR16 VCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR16 VCU find?
LR16 VCU passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; covers impede parts of inspection; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, and 4 more.

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