Audi A6
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
L23 RCSMOT history
L23 RCS is a black diesel Audi A6 first used on 13 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 311,472 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 311,472 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 13,041 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 RCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A6
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 13 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 RCS was last recorded at 311,472 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 13,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 297,666 miles · 8 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,806 miles
- Average per year
- 13,041 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 311,472 miles
- 2025 – 297,666 miles
- 2024 – 285,424 miles
- 2023 – 271,131 miles
- 2021 – 247,356 miles
- 2020 – 238,119 miles
- 2019 – 231,236 miles
- 2018 – 224,976 miles
- 2016 – 217,513 miles
- 2015 – 211,645 miles
- 2014 – 200,514 miles
- 2013 – 182,210 miles
- 2012 – 168,783 miles
- 2011 – 147,512 miles
- 2010 – 126,798 miles
- 2009 – 107,710 miles
- 2008 – 87,464 miles
- 2007 – 64,293 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass311,472 miles
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust silencer corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass311,472 miles (+13,806)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 311,472 miles
- Test number
- 128033792940
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass297,666 miles (+12,242)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 297,666 miles
- Test number
- 343117018202
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass285,424 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 285,424 miles
- Test number
- 162333954640
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
Fail285,409 miles (+14,278)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 285,409 miles
- Test number
- 349448804981
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
Pass271,131 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 271,131 miles
- Test number
- 928491690365
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail271,131 miles (+23,775)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 271,131 miles
- Test number
- 756091749565
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass247,356 miles (+9,237)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 247,356 miles
- Test number
- 831554230052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass238,119 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 238,119 miles
- Test number
- 361678028300
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail238,119 miles (+6,883)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,119 miles
- Test number
- 973034408673
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass231,236 miles (+6,260)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 231,236 miles
- Test number
- 706722276175
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass224,976 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 224,976 miles
- Test number
- 154216046959
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fail224,976 miles (+7,463)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,976 miles
- Test number
- 624351517383
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass217,513 miles (+5,868)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 217,513 miles
- Test number
- 759841065708
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc modified but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass211,645 miles (+11,131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 211,645 miles
- Test number
- 574219714941
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass200,514 miles (+18,304)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 200,514 miles
- Test number
- 915707704356
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass182,210 miles (+13,427)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 182,210 miles
- Test number
- 117673313136
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass168,783 miles (+21,271)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 168,783 miles
- Test number
- 889361712171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass147,512 miles (+20,714)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 147,512 miles
- Test number
- 708743411100
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass126,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 126,798 miles
- Test number
- 843464470042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,797 miles (+19,087)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,797 miles
- Test number
- 963664370026
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass107,710 miles (+20,246)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 107,710 miles
- Test number
- 713571599029
- 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)
Pass87,464 miles (+23,171)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 87,464 miles
- Test number
- 100119928155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass64,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 64,293 miles
- Test number
- 874329587061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 RCS
- Does L23 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RCS is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 RCS?
- The MOT on L23 RCS is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 RCS done?
- L23 RCS was recorded at 311,472 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 13,041 miles a year.
- Has L23 RCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 RCS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on L23 RCS 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 RCS find?
- L23 RCS passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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