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Audi A6

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,969 cc

20 BUWMOT history

20 BUW is a grey diesel Audi A6 first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

20 BUW grey Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,621 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 BUW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 BUW was last recorded at 143,621 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 7,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,480 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,141 miles
Average per year
6,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,621 miles
  • 2025 – 136,480 miles
  • 2024 – 126,983 miles
  • 2023 – 117,481 miles
  • 2022 – 110,688 miles
  • 2021 – 104,539 miles
  • 2020 – 99,010 miles
  • 2019 – 92,339 miles
  • 2018 – 83,770 miles
  • 2017 – 75,204 miles
  • 2016 – 65,935 miles
  • 2015 – 55,347 miles
  • 2014 – 47,990 miles
  • 2013 – 41,661 miles
  • 2012 – 36,529 miles
  • 2011 – 32,539 miles
  • 2010 – 29,813 miles
  • 2009 – 26,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,621 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,621 miles
    Test number
    210469150176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,621 miles (+7,141)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,621 miles
    Test number
    313375758000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass136,480 miles (+375)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,480 miles
    Test number
    344842092385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline advise attention. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low and discs corroded, advise attention.
  4. Fail136,105 miles (+9,122)1 dangerous1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,105 miles
    Test number
    304465991276
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass126,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,983 miles
    Test number
    738368007936
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail126,983 miles (+9,502)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,983 miles
    Test number
    424140697382
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass117,481 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,481 miles
    Test number
    522723887442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,688 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,688 miles
    Test number
    962388448244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,539 miles (+5,529)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,539 miles
    Test number
    427066366509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,010 miles
    Test number
    922480226456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,010 miles (+6,671)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,010 miles
    Test number
    928340927385
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  12. Pass92,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,339 miles
    Test number
    533108224657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,339 miles (+8,569)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,339 miles
    Test number
    451689645057
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  14. Pass83,770 miles (+150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,770 miles
    Test number
    665764998930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Fail83,620 miles (+8,416)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,620 miles
    Test number
    735908189655
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass75,204 miles (+9,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,204 miles
    Test number
    566157553539
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass65,935 miles (+10,588)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,935 miles
    Test number
    738226951568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,347 miles (+7,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,347 miles
    Test number
    732330489186
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM
  19. Pass47,990 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,990 miles
    Test number
    356785664237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,661 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,661 miles
    Test number
    379511983466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,529 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,529 miles
    Test number
    409660672222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,539 miles
    Test number
    119747571240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,539 miles (+2,726)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,539 miles
    Test number
    647716571271
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  24. Pass29,813 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,813 miles
    Test number
    213419670210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,488 miles
    Test number
    310669669112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 BUW

What vehicle is registration 20 BUW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 BUW on a grey diesel Audi A6 first used on 15 Dec 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 20 BUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 BUW is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 BUW?
The MOT on 20 BUW is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 BUW done?
20 BUW was recorded at 143,621 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,775 miles a year.
Has 20 BUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 BUW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 20 BUW 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 20 BUW find?
20 BUW passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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