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Audi A6

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

L3 TLKMOT history

L3 TLK is a grey petrol Audi A6 first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.

L3 TLK grey Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2023
Mileage
132,107 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TLK was last recorded at 132,107 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,078 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
5,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,107 miles
  • 2021 – 131,463 miles
  • 2020 – 130,959 miles
  • 2019 – 129,666 miles
  • 2018 – 128,576 miles
  • 2017 – 124,459 miles
  • 2016 – 121,143 miles
  • 2015 – 117,549 miles
  • 2014 – 113,752 miles
  • 2013 – 103,276 miles
  • 2012 – 92,685 miles
  • 2011 – 82,301 miles
  • 2010 – 68,224 miles
  • 2009 – 59,978 miles
  • 2008 – 56,169 miles
  • 2007 – 52,755 miles
  • 2005 – 46,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,107 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,107 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,107 miles
    Test number
    401177688028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail132,078 miles (+615)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,078 miles
    Test number
    584155893987
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass131,463 miles (+504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,463 miles
    Test number
    960003698306
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,959 miles (+1,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,959 miles
    Test number
    655777848960
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides before hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass129,666 miles (+1,090)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,666 miles
    Test number
    567233298517
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • 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))

  6. Pass128,576 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,576 miles
    Test number
    867528601120
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail128,575 miles (+4,116)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,575 miles
    Test number
    522340084354
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass124,459 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,459 miles
    Test number
    257888246071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer lip corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper loose

  9. Fail124,459 miles (+3,316)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,459 miles
    Test number
    859342239917
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer lip corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper loose

  10. Pass121,143 miles (+3,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,143 miles
    Test number
    169008830425
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass117,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,549 miles
    Test number
    145994265490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail117,549 miles (+3,797)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,549 miles
    Test number
    697902765087
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass113,752 miles (+10,476)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,752 miles
    Test number
    619295454078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear brake discs outer lip corroded

  14. Pass103,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,276 miles
    Test number
    419793863064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail103,276 miles (+10,591)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,276 miles
    Test number
    928963263035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass92,685 miles (+10,384)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,685 miles
    Test number
    695361662019
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a nail in the sidewall

  17. Pass82,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,301 miles
    Test number
    127948061060
    • 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)

  18. Fail82,301 miles (+14,077)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,301 miles
    Test number
    136986161409
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)

  19. Pass68,224 miles (+8,246)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,224 miles
    Test number
    194721910181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,978 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,978 miles
    Test number
    984190699074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,169 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    593809698052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,755 miles (+6,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,755 miles
    Test number
    713703007101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass46,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    46,238 miles
    Test number
    924385745232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 TLK

Does L3 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 TLK expired on 9 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 TLK?
The MOT on L3 TLK expired on 9 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 TLK done?
L3 TLK was recorded at 132,107 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 5,021 miles a year.
Has L3 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TLK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 TLK 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 TLK find?
L3 TLK passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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