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Audi A6

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

C5 MHLMOT history

C5 MHL is a black diesel Audi A6 first used on 27 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 140,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

C5 MHL black Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,418 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 MHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 MHL was last recorded at 140,418 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 8,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,874 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,544 miles
Average per year
9,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,418 miles
  • 2025 – 131,874 miles
  • 2024 – 122,659 miles
  • 2023 – 104,796 miles
  • 2022 – 88,893 miles
  • 2021 – 82,305 miles
  • 2020 – 80,796 miles
  • 2019 – 74,208 miles
  • 2018 – 64,666 miles
  • 2017 – 59,477 miles
  • 2016 – 38,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,418 miles

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,418 miles (+8,544)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,418 miles
    Test number
    494407820453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,874 miles (+9,215)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,874 miles
    Test number
    353405648846
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass122,659 miles (+17,863)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,659 miles
    Test number
    279888875956
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass104,796 miles (+15,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,796 miles
    Test number
    515727038925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass88,893 miles (+6,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,893 miles
    Test number
    707274067606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass82,305 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,305 miles
    Test number
    271394378484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,304 miles (+1,508)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,304 miles
    Test number
    551693355969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  8. Pass80,796 miles (+6,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,796 miles
    Test number
    800834564051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass74,208 miles (+9,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,208 miles
    Test number
    415671520940
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
  10. Pass64,666 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    199460533246
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail64,665 miles (+5,188)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,665 miles
    Test number
    434501071074
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass59,477 miles (+21,429)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,477 miles
    Test number
    143653526838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,048 miles (+698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    898135927578
    • AdvisoryChild seat not fitted allowing full inspection of nearside rear adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail37,350 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,350 miles
    Test number
    801316602995
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about C5 MHL

Does C5 MHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 MHL is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 MHL?
The MOT on C5 MHL is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 MHL done?
C5 MHL was recorded at 140,418 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 9,886 miles a year.
Has C5 MHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 MHL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 MHL 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 C5 MHL find?
C5 MHL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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