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Audi A6

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,698 cc

L23 MNSMOT history

L23 MNS is a grey diesel Audi A6 first used on 15 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

L23 MNS grey Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,829 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MNS was last recorded at 155,829 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,817 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
8,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,829 miles
  • 2024 – 147,108 miles
  • 2023 – 139,256 miles
  • 2022 – 129,191 miles
  • 2021 – 120,274 miles
  • 2020 – 114,247 miles
  • 2019 – 111,609 miles
  • 2017 – 94,955 miles
  • 2016 – 82,711 miles
  • 2015 – 71,617 miles
  • 2014 – 62,563 miles
  • 2013 – 45,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,829 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryWashers missing from front lower arms lock nuts

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Centre exhaust clamp corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip inside zone A but is under 10mm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Crack in O/S/F foglamp unit.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,829 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,829 miles
    Test number
    956953837409
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers missing from front lower arms lock nuts

  2. Fail155,817 miles (+8,709)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,817 miles
    Test number
    894324020587
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass147,108 miles (+7,852)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,108 miles
    Test number
    991592946796
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  4. Pass139,256 miles (+10,065)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,256 miles
    Test number
    188410307714
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  5. Pass129,191 miles (+8,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,191 miles
    Test number
    649780654386
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp rotten (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted; sill covers fitted; under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp innop

  6. Pass120,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,274 miles
    Test number
    946664987553
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to read rpm emissions too clean to register

  7. Fail120,274 miles (+6,027)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,274 miles
    Test number
    826659386669
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to read rpm emissions too clean to register

  8. Pass114,247 miles (+2,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,247 miles
    Test number
    683637755372
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  9. Pass111,609 miles (+7,452)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,609 miles
    Test number
    532441578403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,157 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,157 miles
    Test number
    155109317781
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip inside zone A but is under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail104,157 miles (+9,202)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,157 miles
    Test number
    609002484469
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip inside zone A but is under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass94,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,955 miles
    Test number
    581619424161
    • AdvisoryCrack in O/S/F foglamp unit.
    • AdvisoryStonechip in windscreen.

  13. Fail94,955 miles (+12,244)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,955 miles
    Test number
    469202871964
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn very close to legal limit.
    • AdvisoryCrack in O/S/F foglamp unit.
    • AdvisoryCut in N/S/R tyre rim protector.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre won heavily on edges and close to legal limit.
    • AdvisoryStonechip in windscreen.

  14. Pass82,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,711 miles
    Test number
    265843339849
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail82,711 miles (+11,094)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,711 miles
    Test number
    439018786437
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass71,617 miles (+9,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,617 miles
    Test number
    844146716944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,563 miles (+7,439)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,563 miles
    Test number
    349434364323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,124 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,124 miles
    Test number
    245938904008
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,124 miles (+9,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,124 miles
    Test number
    525788104008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    138601323489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 MNS

Does L23 MNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MNS is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 MNS?
The MOT on L23 MNS is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 MNS done?
L23 MNS was recorded at 155,829 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 8,593 miles a year.
Has L23 MNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MNS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 MNS 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 L23 MNS find?
L23 MNS passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge badly worn, and 3 more.

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