Audi A6
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
L40 CYEMOT history
L40 CYE is a silver diesel Audi A6 first used on 18 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 206,841 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 206,841 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 13,861 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 CYE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A6
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 CYE was last recorded at 206,841 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 16,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 190,590 miles · 23 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16,251 miles
- Average per year
- 13,861 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 206,841 miles
- 2024 – 190,590 miles
- 2023 – 174,859 miles
- 2022 – 159,571 miles
- 2021 – 150,566 miles
- 2020 – 138,443 miles
- 2019 – 122,086 miles
- 2018 – 114,650 miles
- 2017 – 98,844 miles
- 2016 – 78,847 miles
- 2015 – 58,571 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass206,841 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot ns and os
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,841 miles (+16,251)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 206,841 miles
- Test number
- 282060588119
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass190,590 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 190,590 miles
- Test number
- 237795801086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail190,590 miles (+15,731)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,590 miles
- Test number
- 417611335427
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass174,859 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 174,859 miles
- Test number
- 277973871399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail174,852 miles (+15,270)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,852 miles
- Test number
- 843506035990
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,582 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 159,582 miles
- Test number
- 755738715093
- AdvisoryWashers - provides sufficient washer liquid at time of inspection: OS front
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items
Fail159,571 miles (+8,799)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,571 miles
- Test number
- 807088468252
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit = 0.5 Reading obtained avg = 0.78 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure spring locator detached with broken section of spring (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Washers - provides sufficient washer liquid at time of inspection
- AdvisoryTPM lamp on: low tyre pressure/s warning
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items
Pass150,772 miles (+206)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 150,772 miles
- Test number
- 388087936381
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items
Fail150,566 miles (+12,123)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,566 miles
- Test number
- 445957871934
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items
Pass138,443 miles (+463)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 138,443 miles
- Test number
- 964629021922
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items
Fail137,980 miles (+15,894)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,980 miles
- Test number
- 615641040072
- MajorCentral Emissions not tested AS EXHAUST SYSTEM IS DETACHED (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central system detached (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust silencer insecure front and rear not attached in middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items
Pass122,086 miles (+7,436)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 122,086 miles
- Test number
- 961881019180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,650 miles (+15,806)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 114,650 miles
- Test number
- 572465178436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,844 miles (+19,997)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 98,844 miles
- Test number
- 763096417652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,847 miles (+4,256)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 78,847 miles
- Test number
- 990583572334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,591 miles (+16,020)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 74,591 miles
- Test number
- 303586030565
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,571 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 58,571 miles
- Test number
- 745856525177
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L40 CYE
- Does L40 CYE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 CYE is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 CYE?
- The MOT on L40 CYE is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 CYE done?
- L40 CYE was recorded at 206,841 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 13,861 miles a year.
- Has L40 CYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 CYE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on L40 CYE 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 L40 CYE find?
- L40 CYE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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