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White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

R16 MLXMOT history

R16 MLX is a white petrol Audi A5 first used on 18 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2026.

R16 MLX white Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,213 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MLX was last recorded at 130,213 miles on 23 Aug 2026, 7,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,282 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,931 miles
Average per year
7,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,213 miles
  • 2025 – 122,282 miles
  • 2024 – 115,069 miles
  • 2023 – 108,404 miles
  • 2022 – 101,510 miles
  • 2021 – 96,768 miles
  • 2020 – 93,615 miles
  • 2019 – 90,825 miles
  • 2018 – 86,780 miles
  • 2017 – 76,001 miles
  • 2016 – 63,608 miles
  • 2015 – 50,305 miles
  • 2014 – 40,672 miles
  • 2013 – 34,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,213 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,213 miles
    Test number
    420976909042
    • AdvisoryAll under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail130,213 miles (+7,931)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,213 miles
    Test number
    322147821688
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,282 miles (+7,213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    122,282 miles
    Test number
    947650462467
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,069 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,069 miles
    Test number
    658794643695
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,069 miles (+6,665)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,069 miles
    Test number
    224837030795
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,404 miles (+6,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,404 miles
    Test number
    247016051701
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass101,510 miles (+4,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,510 miles
    Test number
    897876519444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass96,768 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,768 miles
    Test number
    170807174256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,615 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,615 miles
    Test number
    763001362572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,825 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,825 miles
    Test number
    170431888244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,780 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,780 miles
    Test number
    441501259339
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail86,780 miles (+10,779)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,780 miles
    Test number
    927896932854
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass76,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,001 miles
    Test number
    309737376230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,001 miles (+12,393)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,001 miles
    Test number
    474862175598
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  15. Pass63,608 miles (+13,303)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,608 miles
    Test number
    375316188440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,305 miles (+9,633)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,305 miles
    Test number
    929612715219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,672 miles (+5,769)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,672 miles
    Test number
    189086124227
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

  18. Pass34,903 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,903 miles
    Test number
    505242433231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,149 miles (+165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,149 miles
    Test number
    526840003163
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail31,984 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,984 miles
    Test number
    489322093071
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about R16 MLX

Does R16 MLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MLX is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 MLX?
The MOT on R16 MLX is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 MLX done?
R16 MLX was recorded at 130,213 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2026, an average of 7,336 miles a year.
Has R16 MLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MLX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 MLX 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 MLX find?
R16 MLX passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: all under trays fitted not allowing full inspection; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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