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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

C6 OWDMOT history

C6 OWD is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 24 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 178,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

C6 OWD blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
178,356 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 OWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 OWD was last recorded at 178,356 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 5,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,148 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,208 miles
Average per year
7,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,356 miles
  • 2025 – 173,148 miles
  • 2024 – 166,845 miles
  • 2023 – 160,502 miles
  • 2022 – 154,399 miles
  • 2021 – 148,215 miles
  • 2020 – 142,547 miles
  • 2019 – 137,517 miles
  • 2018 – 131,110 miles
  • 2017 – 123,369 miles
  • 2016 – 115,823 miles
  • 2015 – 108,657 miles
  • 2014 – 100,972 miles
  • 2013 – 93,664 miles
  • 2012 – 85,510 miles
  • 2011 – 76,435 miles
  • 2010 – 66,863 miles
  • 2009 – 56,813 miles
  • 2008 – 46,463 miles
  • 2007 – 36,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,356 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spliting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spliting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,356 miles (+5,208)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    178,356 miles
    Test number
    266982427426
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass173,148 miles (+6,303)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,148 miles
    Test number
    308613580217
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,845 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,845 miles
    Test number
    180686596571
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail166,844 miles (+6,342)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,844 miles
    Test number
    375364043106
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass160,502 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,502 miles
    Test number
    375293803321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,432 miles (+6,033)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,432 miles
    Test number
    181878659942
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass154,399 miles (+6,184)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,399 miles
    Test number
    590631287702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,215 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,215 miles
    Test number
    863287014951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,179 miles (+5,632)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,179 miles
    Test number
    628351295896
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass142,547 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,547 miles
    Test number
    759245702096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,503 miles (+4,986)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,503 miles
    Test number
    366233358931
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,517 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,517 miles
    Test number
    872117301785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail137,454 miles (+6,344)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,454 miles
    Test number
    883727617616
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass131,110 miles (+7,741)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,110 miles
    Test number
    657874765470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,369 miles
    Test number
    242677896496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Fail123,369 miles (+7,546)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,369 miles
    Test number
    977095717297
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass115,823 miles (+7,166)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,823 miles
    Test number
    569661423910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,657 miles
    Test number
    109773489169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail108,657 miles (+7,685)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,657 miles
    Test number
    500531774150
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail100,972 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,972 miles
    Test number
    705961064228
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass100,972 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,972 miles
    Test number
    976721764285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,664 miles (+8,154)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,664 miles
    Test number
    128893973282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,510 miles (+9,075)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    645838562227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,435 miles (+9,572)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    385530871264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,863 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,863 miles
    Test number
    552143450269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,781 miles (+9,968)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,781 miles
    Test number
    421590650279
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Note1) N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension ( rear ) bushes deteriorating.
    • Note2) O/S/F inner brake pad close to wear limit.

  27. Pass56,813 miles (+10,350)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,813 miles
    Test number
    840744859294
    • Note1) N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of wear.
    • Note2) O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • Note3) N/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edges.

  28. Pass46,463 miles (+10,259)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,463 miles
    Test number
    370992858210
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre nail in

  29. Pass36,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,204 miles
    Test number
    971397877211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 OWD

Does C6 OWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 OWD is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 OWD?
The MOT on C6 OWD is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 OWD done?
C6 OWD was recorded at 178,356 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 7,469 miles a year.
Has C6 OWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 OWD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on C6 OWD 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 C6 OWD find?
C6 OWD passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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