Audi A6
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L31 SHMMOT history
L31 SHM is a white diesel Audi A6 first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 116,804 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 116,804 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,649 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 SHM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A6
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 SHM was last recorded at 116,804 miles on 27 May 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 116,791 miles · 5 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 8,649 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,804 miles
- 2025 – 108,902 miles
- 2024 – 100,077 miles
- 2022 – 81,746 miles
- 2021 – 68,881 miles
- 2020 – 60,211 miles
- 2018 – 47,484 miles
- 2017 – 35,956 miles
- 2016 – 25,586 miles
- 2015 – 19,144 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,804 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 10 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,804 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 116,804 miles
- Test number
- 476313171940
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail116,791 miles (+7,889)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,791 miles
- Test number
- 925556374291
- DangerousRear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT & REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,902 miles (+8,825)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 108,902 miles
- Test number
- 276162297563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,077 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 100,077 miles
- Test number
- 964868413885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,075 miles (+18,329)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,075 miles
- Test number
- 399073829938
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Pass81,746 miles (+126)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 81,746 miles
- Test number
- 808599740916
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail81,620 miles (+12,739)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,620 miles
- Test number
- 639284558392
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,881 miles (+8,670)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 68,881 miles
- Test number
- 310526153709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,211 miles (+12,727)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 60,211 miles
- Test number
- 861832617833
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,484 miles (+11,528)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 47,484 miles
- Test number
- 136197532472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 35,956 miles
- Test number
- 926997261630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,956 miles (+4,717)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,956 miles
- Test number
- 196559015878
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,239 miles (+5,653)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 31,239 miles
- Test number
- 289164142519
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering fuel and brake lines
Pass25,586 miles (+6,442)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 25,586 miles
- Test number
- 763562847538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 19,144 miles
- Test number
- 106731545460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 SHM
- Does L31 SHM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SHM is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 SHM?
- The MOT on L31 SHM is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 SHM done?
- L31 SHM was recorded at 116,804 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 8,649 miles a year.
- Has L31 SHM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 SHM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L31 SHM 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 L31 SHM find?
- L31 SHM passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear.
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