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Audi A6

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,393 cc

LA51 VRXMOT history

LA51 VRX is a blue petrol Audi A6 first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2024.

LA51 VRX blue Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2025
Mileage
122,701 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VRX was last recorded at 122,701 miles on 16 Dec 2024, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,534 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
4,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,701 miles
  • 2023 – 122,534 miles
  • 2022 – 121,990 miles
  • 2020 – 118,478 miles
  • 2019 – 114,227 miles
  • 2018 – 110,699 miles
  • 2017 – 106,215 miles
  • 2016 – 100,066 miles
  • 2015 – 90,857 miles
  • 2014 – 81,045 miles
  • 2013 – 77,982 miles
  • 2012 – 74,931 miles
  • 2011 – 72,432 miles
  • 2010 – 69,579 miles
  • 2008 – 65,916 miles
  • 2007 – 60,801 miles
  • 2006 – 42,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,701 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded including most of the rear suspension

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,701 miles (+167)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,701 miles
    Test number
    114353665109
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded including most of the rear suspension

  2. Pass122,534 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,534 miles
    Test number
    876407698724
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,526 miles (+536)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,526 miles
    Test number
    306304133636
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass121,990 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121,990 miles
    Test number
    730941011015
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail121,990 miles (+3,512)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,990 miles
    Test number
    148679350821
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,478 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,478 miles
    Test number
    946676666000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,449 miles (+4,222)4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,449 miles
    Test number
    929549022815
    • DangerousCentral Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,227 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,227 miles
    Test number
    906105725393
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail114,227 miles (+3,528)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,227 miles
    Test number
    953038625801
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass110,699 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,699 miles
    Test number
    388404874372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chunk out of outer side wall
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  11. Fail110,699 miles (+4,484)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,699 miles
    Test number
    425943072826
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chunk out of outer side wall
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  12. Pass106,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,215 miles
    Test number
    476676371263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,215 miles (+6,149)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,215 miles
    Test number
    748969097382
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass100,066 miles (+9,209)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,066 miles
    Test number
    106837012172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,857 miles (+9,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,857 miles
    Test number
    707983165022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass81,045 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    117233104499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,982 miles
    Test number
    709902003077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,982 miles (+3,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,982 miles
    Test number
    475852403008
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass74,931 miles (+2,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,931 miles
    Test number
    397044902048
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass72,432 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,432 miles
    Test number
    138345401483
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail72,432 miles (+2,853)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,432 miles
    Test number
    859545601018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass69,579 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,579 miles
    Test number
    573275800076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,916 miles (+5,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,916 miles
    Test number
    222398088204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass60,801 miles (+8,356)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,801 miles
    Test number
    312129687250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,445 miles (+9,727)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,445 miles
    Test number
    251236127009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,718 miles
    Test number
    864886726034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 VRX

Does LA51 VRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VRX expired on 15 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VRX?
The MOT on LA51 VRX expired on 15 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VRX done?
LA51 VRX was recorded at 122,701 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2024, an average of 4,234 miles a year.
Has LA51 VRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VRX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 VRX 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 LA51 VRX find?
LA51 VRX passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2024 with 5 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective hazy; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 8 more.

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