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Audi A6

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L7 DSRMOT history

L7 DSR is a grey diesel Audi A6 first used on 25 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 173,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

L7 DSR grey Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
173,257 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 DSR was last recorded at 173,257 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 8,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
164,310 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,947 miles
Average per year
14,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,257 miles
  • 2024 – 164,310 miles
  • 2023 – 149,543 miles
  • 2022 – 130,880 miles
  • 2021 – 114,482 miles
  • 2020 – 95,748 miles
  • 2019 – 78,467 miles
  • 2018 – 54,590 miles
  • 2017 – 39,939 miles
  • 2016 – 24,184 miles
  • 2015 – 16,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,257 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,257 miles (+8,947)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,257 miles
    Test number
    865482411410
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,310 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,310 miles
    Test number
    944085334857
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail164,310 miles (+14,767)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,310 miles
    Test number
    723602497875
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass149,543 miles (+18,663)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,543 miles
    Test number
    419367446501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,880 miles
    Test number
    327545578907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail130,872 miles (+16,390)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,872 miles
    Test number
    754394566320
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,482 miles (+18,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,482 miles
    Test number
    820315889415
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Is ns rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,748 miles (+17,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,748 miles
    Test number
    258149511163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass78,467 miles (+8,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,467 miles
    Test number
    147453331971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass69,965 miles (+15,375)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,965 miles
    Test number
    478455952070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,590 miles (+14,651)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,590 miles
    Test number
    226759710665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,939 miles (+15,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,939 miles
    Test number
    759737472760
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNo tread on inner edge of offside front tyre

  13. Pass24,184 miles (+8,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,184 miles
    Test number
    554128158300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass16,047 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,047 miles
    Test number
    128871995415
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail16,047 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,047 miles
    Test number
    655761595094
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L7 DSR

Does L7 DSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DSR is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 DSR?
The MOT on L7 DSR is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 DSR done?
L7 DSR was recorded at 173,257 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 14,860 miles a year.
Has L7 DSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 DSR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 DSR 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 L7 DSR find?
L7 DSR passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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