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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

V16 FKUMOT history

V16 FKU is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 16 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

V16 FKU black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
159,614 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 FKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 FKU was last recorded at 159,614 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 5,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2018: 123,623 miles, lower than 123,624 miles on 19 Jul 2018.

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
153,761 miles · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
5,853 miles
Average per year
8,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,614 miles
  • 2022 – 153,761 miles
  • 2021 – 144,307 miles
  • 2019 – 128,291 miles
  • 2018 – 123,623 miles
  • 2017 – 115,971 miles
  • 2016 – 98,803 miles
  • 2015 – 89,716 miles
  • 2014 – 82,353 miles
  • 2013 – 76,853 miles
  • 2012 – 66,053 miles
  • 2011 – 54,587 miles
  • 2010 – 46,769 miles
  • 2009 – 35,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,614 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • All tyres worn to 3mm @ 235/40 r18 V

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,614 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    159,614 miles
    Test number
    315569574539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,614 miles (+5,853)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,614 miles
    Test number
    947463565155
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at brake flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,761 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,761 miles
    Test number
    984683171854
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn to 3mm @ 235/40 r18 V
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail153,726 miles (+9,419)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,726 miles
    Test number
    906738312089
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn to 3mm @ 235/40 r18 V
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass144,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,307 miles
    Test number
    978405747913
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail144,307 miles (+16,016)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,307 miles
    Test number
    343583975344
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,291 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,291 miles
    Test number
    999368364553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer 1/2 tail lamp out
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail128,286 miles (+4,663)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,286 miles
    Test number
    994692272556
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer 1/2 tail lamp out
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,623 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,623 miles
    Test number
    671922090268
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail123,624 miles (+7,653)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,624 miles
    Test number
    979909230374
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass115,971 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,971 miles
    Test number
    575333409238
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  12. Fail115,942 miles (+17,139)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,942 miles
    Test number
    288074852969
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  13. Pass98,803 miles (+9,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,803 miles
    Test number
    293713014822
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryCentre pipe clamp not fully tightened

  14. Fail89,716 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,716 miles
    Test number
    158872045064
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust Deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass89,716 miles (+7,363)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,716 miles
    Test number
    936642845052
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust Deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass82,353 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,353 miles
    Test number
    138758034009
    • NoteExhaust system starting to get in poor condition

  17. Fail82,353 miles (+5,500)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,353 miles
    Test number
    596188434095
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system starting to get in poor condition
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to get in poor condition

  18. Pass76,853 miles (+10,800)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,853 miles
    Test number
    626874043013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,053 miles (+11,466)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    755030122045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAIR BAG LAMP ON

  20. Pass54,587 miles (+7,818)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,587 miles
    Test number
    168670221023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,769 miles (+11,243)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,769 miles
    Test number
    734644840079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    683524729066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 FKU

Does V16 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V16 FKU expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V16 FKU?
The MOT on V16 FKU expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V16 FKU done?
V16 FKU was recorded at 159,614 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 8,823 miles a year.
Has V16 FKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 FKU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V16 FKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V16 FKU find?
V16 FKU passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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