Audi A6
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,969 cc
V16 BTCMOT history
V16 BTC is a black diesel Audi A6 first used on 9 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 256,092 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 256,092 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 13,712 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V16 BTC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A6
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,969 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 9 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V16 BTC was last recorded at 256,092 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 9,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 246,108 miles · 10 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,984 miles
- Average per year
- 13,712 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 256,092 miles
- 2025 – 246,108 miles
- 2024 – 239,498 miles
- 2023 – 237,213 miles
- 2022 – 235,600 miles
- 2021 – 234,597 miles
- 2020 – 225,713 miles
- 2019 – 211,995 miles
- 2018 – 192,987 miles
- 2017 – 174,070 miles
- 2016 – 156,907 miles
- 2015 – 141,180 miles
- 2014 – 123,473 miles
- 2013 – 104,545 miles
- 2012 – 85,006 miles
- 2011 – 64,850 miles
- 2010 – 34,441 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass256,092 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear bump stops brokenRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryEngine noise possibly injector
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield not fully secure
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass256,092 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 256,092 miles
- Test number
- 406523639701
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bump stops broken
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryEngine noise possibly injector
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield not fully secure
Fail256,092 miles (+9,984)1 dangerous1 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,092 miles
- Test number
- 121223706899
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with cut (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bump stops broken
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryEngine noise possibly injector
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield not fully secure
Pass246,108 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 246,108 miles
- Test number
- 851084952431
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear bump stops broken
- AdvisoryEngine noise possible injector
Fail246,108 miles (+6,610)1 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,108 miles
- Test number
- 932223444801
- MajorNearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear bump stops broken
- AdvisoryEngine noise possible injector
Pass239,498 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 239,498 miles
- Test number
- 947664852634
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail239,498 miles (+2,285)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,498 miles
- Test number
- 561103454432
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass237,213 miles (+1,613)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 237,213 miles
- Test number
- 923549804633
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front day time running light inoperative
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine noise (injector)
Pass235,600 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 235,600 miles
- Test number
- 363923606459
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail235,595 miles (+998)4 major4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,595 miles
- Test number
- 953502867605
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass234,597 miles (+8,884)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 234,597 miles
- Test number
- 855259170983
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass225,713 miles (+13,718)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 225,713 miles
- Test number
- 495700198791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,995 miles (+19,008)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 211,995 miles
- Test number
- 898753185370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,987 miles (+18,917)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 192,987 miles
- Test number
- 175785317572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,070 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 174,070 miles
- Test number
- 749040413411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has wear on outer edge
Fail174,070 miles (+17,163)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,070 miles
- Test number
- 227494777777
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads metal to metal (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has wear on outer edge
Pass156,907 miles (+15,727)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 156,907 miles
- Test number
- 595520475501
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Pass141,180 miles (+17,707)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 141,180 miles
- Test number
- 815065331727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,473 miles (+18,928)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 123,473 miles
- Test number
- 706041484266
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass104,545 miles (+19,539)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 104,545 miles
- Test number
- 116391863293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,006 miles (+20,156)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 85,006 miles
- Test number
- 625654282282
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear brake discs lipped
Pass64,850 miles (+30,409)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 64,850 miles
- Test number
- 578640771261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,441 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 34,441 miles
- Test number
- 981912870171
- NoteFront brake discs wearing thin, pitting and lipped.
Pass34,441 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 34,441 miles
- Test number
- 982752870109
- NoteFront brake discs wearing thin /lipped and pitting.
Questions about V16 BTC
- Does V16 BTC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 BTC is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V16 BTC?
- The MOT on V16 BTC is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V16 BTC done?
- V16 BTC was recorded at 256,092 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 13,712 miles a year.
- Has V16 BTC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V16 BTC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on V16 BTC 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 V16 BTC find?
- V16 BTC passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 8 more.
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