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Audi A6

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

L3 RBVMOT history

L3 RBV is a black diesel Audi A6 first used on 25 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

L3 RBV black Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
146,283 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 RBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 RBV was last recorded at 146,283 miles on 2 May 2026, 13,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,405 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,878 miles
Average per year
7,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,283 miles
  • 2025 – 132,405 miles
  • 2023 – 129,831 miles
  • 2022 – 123,392 miles
  • 2021 – 116,082 miles
  • 2020 – 110,143 miles
  • 2019 – 104,717 miles
  • 2018 – 99,768 miles
  • 2017 – 92,919 miles
  • 2016 – 83,077 miles
  • 2015 – 73,188 miles
  • 2014 – 64,129 miles
  • 2013 – 54,720 miles
  • 2012 – 44,310 miles
  • 2011 – 36,480 miles
  • 2010 – 31,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,283 miles
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,283 miles (+13,878)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,283 miles
    Test number
    777088092840
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass132,405 miles (+2,574)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,405 miles
    Test number
    348031838396
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass129,831 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,831 miles
    Test number
    424310806383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,392 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,392 miles
    Test number
    558262206190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,082 miles (+5,939)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,082 miles
    Test number
    441447288600
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass110,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,143 miles
    Test number
    586127068306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers-under trays fitted-x2 front outer cv boots slight leak

  7. Fail110,143 miles (+5,426)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,143 miles
    Test number
    258932791387
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers-under trays fitted-x2 front outer cv boots slight leak

  8. Pass104,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,717 miles
    Test number
    296518922273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail104,717 miles (+4,949)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,717 miles
    Test number
    779306224046
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass99,768 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,768 miles
    Test number
    257317521757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,755 miles (+6,836)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,755 miles
    Test number
    145036681097
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass92,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,919 miles
    Test number
    557591009935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,919 miles (+9,842)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,919 miles
    Test number
    816477435379
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass83,077 miles (+9,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,077 miles
    Test number
    414390211128
    • AdvisoryDiesel test carried out but reading too low to provide a print out

  15. Pass73,188 miles (+9,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,188 miles
    Test number
    197624125001
    • NoteFuel filtter (has a light misting of fluid)

  16. Pass64,129 miles (+9,409)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,129 miles
    Test number
    559185024063
    • NoteOffside front tyre sightly worn on inside edge

  17. Pass54,720 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,720 miles
    Test number
    217308723027
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail54,720 miles (+10,410)1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,720 miles
    Test number
    535248523078
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront and Rear brake discs lipped
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass44,310 miles (+7,830)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,310 miles
    Test number
    216212742050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOff side front tyre perishing
    • NoteOff side rear tyre damaged on outer wall

  20. Pass36,480 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,480 miles
    Test number
    855387141011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,063 miles
    Test number
    570537390092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 RBV

Does L3 RBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 RBV is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 RBV?
The MOT on L3 RBV is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 RBV done?
L3 RBV was recorded at 146,283 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 7,171 miles a year.
Has L3 RBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 RBV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L3 RBV 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 L3 RBV find?
L3 RBV passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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