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Audi A6

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,871 cc

K40 DFAMOT history

K40 DFA is a silver diesel Audi A6 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

K40 DFA silver Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
146,600 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 DFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,871 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 DFA was last recorded at 146,600 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 4,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,845 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,755 miles
Average per year
6,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,600 miles
  • 2024 – 141,845 miles
  • 2023 – 138,253 miles
  • 2022 – 134,530 miles
  • 2021 – 130,801 miles
  • 2020 – 127,750 miles
  • 2019 – 120,240 miles
  • 2018 – 115,009 miles
  • 2017 – 108,955 miles
  • 2016 – 105,370 miles
  • 2015 – 99,372 miles
  • 2014 – 89,982 miles
  • 2013 – 77,475 miles
  • 2012 – 63,229 miles
  • 2011 – 54,364 miles
  • 2010 – 41,566 miles
  • 2009 – 35,519 miles
  • 2008 – 29,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,600 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,600 miles
    Test number
    936796435734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail146,600 miles (+4,755)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,600 miles
    Test number
    304722205335
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass141,845 miles (+3,592)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    141,845 miles
    Test number
    370229806036
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass138,253 miles (+3,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,253 miles
    Test number
    308943061628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass134,530 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,530 miles
    Test number
    685242735695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,801 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,801 miles
    Test number
    689341791576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,750 miles
    Test number
    523534026422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,750 miles (+7,510)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,750 miles
    Test number
    466180428410
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass120,240 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,240 miles
    Test number
    684010538313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,009 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,009 miles
    Test number
    225054461267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,955 miles (+3,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,955 miles
    Test number
    262412185447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front most arm (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass105,370 miles (+5,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,370 miles
    Test number
    412628279418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass99,372 miles (+9,390)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,372 miles
    Test number
    259760615487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,982 miles (+12,507)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,982 miles
    Test number
    217714634416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,475 miles (+14,246)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    257491133441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,229 miles (+8,865)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,229 miles
    Test number
    308251402119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,364 miles (+12,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,364 miles
    Test number
    548548081063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass41,566 miles (+6,047)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,566 miles
    Test number
    103621870035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,519 miles (+6,067)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,519 miles
    Test number
    623086089004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,452 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,452 miles
    Test number
    200468488066
    • NoteReport/advise both rear tyres are worn close to wear limit ?

Questions about K40 DFA

Does K40 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 DFA is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 DFA?
The MOT on K40 DFA is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 DFA done?
K40 DFA was recorded at 146,600 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,653 miles a year.
Has K40 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 DFA has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 DFA 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 K40 DFA find?
K40 DFA passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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