Audi A5
White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc
R16 DNBMOT history
R16 DNB is a white diesel Audi A5 first used on 29 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 103,129 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 103,129 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,850 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 DNB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 DNB was last recorded at 103,129 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,124 miles · 11 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 5,850 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,129 miles
- 2021 – 98,656 miles
- 2020 – 92,042 miles
- 2019 – 77,621 miles
- 2018 – 67,437 miles
- 2017 – 64,388 miles
- 2015 – 59,230 miles
- 2014 – 48,374 miles
- 2013 – 38,276 miles
- 2012 – 30,235 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,129 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
13 tests since 5 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,129 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 103,129 miles
- Test number
- 257560110498
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail103,124 miles (+4,468)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,124 miles
- Test number
- 914922701458
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass98,656 miles (+6,614)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 98,656 miles
- Test number
- 900233571505
- AdvisoryEmissions not detected
Pass92,042 miles (+14,421)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 92,042 miles
- Test number
- 159258373968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,621 miles (+10,184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 77,621 miles
- Test number
- 783593537035
- AdvisoryEngine covers and Undertrays fitted, obscuring some components
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall has curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass67,437 miles (+3,049)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 67,437 miles
- Test number
- 550254119284
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass64,388 miles (+5,158)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 64,388 miles
- Test number
- 187266728579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,230 miles (+10,856)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 59,230 miles
- Test number
- 701168542828
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass48,374 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 48,374 miles
- Test number
- 258872824345
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail48,374 miles (+10,098)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,374 miles
- Test number
- 667582224332
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass38,276 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 38,276 miles
- Test number
- 888364123324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail38,276 miles (+8,041)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,276 miles
- Test number
- 358584323366
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass30,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 30,235 miles
- Test number
- 265620812378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 DNB
- Does R16 DNB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R16 DNB expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R16 DNB?
- The MOT on R16 DNB expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R16 DNB done?
- R16 DNB was recorded at 103,129 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 5,850 miles a year.
- Has R16 DNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 DNB has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on R16 DNB 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 R16 DNB find?
- R16 DNB passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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