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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

R16 KOAMOT history

R16 KOA is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2021 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

R16 KOA blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2021
Mileage
131,260 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 KOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2021
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

R16 KOA was last recorded at 131,260 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2009: 65,497 miles, lower than 107,630 miles on 31 Mar 2009.

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
131,230 miles · 25 May 2021
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,260 miles
  • 2021 – 131,230 miles
  • 2020 – 127,554 miles
  • 2019 – 120,983 miles
  • 2018 – 114,278 miles
  • 2017 – 109,522 miles
  • 2016 – 103,179 miles
  • 2015 – 96,899 miles
  • 2014 – 92,026 miles
  • 2013 – 86,747 miles
  • 2012 – 80,259 miles
  • 2011 – 74,939 miles
  • 2010 – 66,166 miles
  • 2009 – 65,497 miles
  • 2008 – 91,936 miles
  • 2007 – 75,744 miles
  • 2006 – 56,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,260 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorPower steering malfunctioning rack seized (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,260 miles (+30)24 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,260 miles
    Test number
    618029255792
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning rack seized (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail131,230 miles (+3,676)1 dangerous14 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,230 miles
    Test number
    105184506730
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box link pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush on L shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush L shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough rack in lock to lock engine running and also when engine off (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass127,554 miles (+6,571)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    127,554 miles
    Test number
    659180989735
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corroded and leaking gases
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass120,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,983 miles
    Test number
    798908511040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail120,983 miles (+6,705)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,983 miles
    Test number
    639886405993
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,278 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,278 miles
    Test number
    375242775596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,522 miles (+6,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,522 miles
    Test number
    761375733725
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass103,179 miles (+6,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,179 miles
    Test number
    815922815278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail96,899 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,899 miles
    Test number
    819411415161
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass96,899 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,899 miles
    Test number
    909251715164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,026 miles (+5,279)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    975663014122
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass86,747 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,747 miles
    Test number
    325077523169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,259 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,259 miles
    Test number
    919915012111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,939 miles
    Test number
    916907431152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,939 miles (+8,773)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,939 miles
    Test number
    939097531194
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass66,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,166 miles
    Test number
    703565420185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,166 miles (+669)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,166 miles
    Test number
    154724320141
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  18. Pass65,497 miles (-42,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,497 miles
    Test number
    972533109300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass107,630 miles (+15,694)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    107,630 miles
    Test number
    820070699014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,936 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,936 miles
    Test number
    164505798401
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass91,936 miles (+16,192)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,936 miles
    Test number
    812305198067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,744 miles (+19,131)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,744 miles
    Test number
    313676787051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,613 miles
    Test number
    193188786092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 KOA

Does R16 KOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 KOA expired on 26 May 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 KOA?
The MOT on R16 KOA expired on 26 May 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 KOA done?
R16 KOA was recorded at 131,260 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 4,721 miles a year.
Has R16 KOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 KOA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on R16 KOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R16 KOA find?
R16 KOA failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 24 major defects and 7 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex; front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements, and 28 more.

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