Audi A6
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,698 cc
LA55 ATUMOT history
LA55 ATU is a silver diesel Audi A6 first used on 13 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 190,519 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 190,519 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 ATU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A6
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,698 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 13 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 ATU was last recorded at 190,519 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 23,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 167,179 miles · 8 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 23,340 miles
- Average per year
- 9,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 190,519 miles
- 2024 – 167,179 miles
- 2023 – 163,576 miles
- 2022 – 152,286 miles
- 2021 – 135,532 miles
- 2020 – 126,105 miles
- 2019 – 123,135 miles
- 2018 – 119,882 miles
- 2017 – 117,268 miles
- 2016 – 114,520 miles
- 2015 – 111,130 miles
- 2014 – 106,944 miles
- 2013 – 94,945 miles
- 2012 – 81,339 miles
- 2011 – 67,425 miles
- 2010 – 52,586 miles
- 2009 – 41,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,519 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019
Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,519 miles (+23,340)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 190,519 miles
- Test number
- 192507547611
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass167,179 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 167,179 miles
- Test number
- 250322675369
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail167,179 miles (+3,603)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,179 miles
- Test number
- 330885850903
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass163,576 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 163,576 miles
- Test number
- 833298745337
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail163,576 miles (+11,290)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,576 miles
- Test number
- 925018448489
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass152,286 miles (+16,754)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 152,286 miles
- Test number
- 917876949680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,532 miles (+9,427)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 135,532 miles
- Test number
- 246969694614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,105 miles (+2,970)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 126,105 miles
- Test number
- 906666966653
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass123,135 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 123,135 miles
- Test number
- 913580995832
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/S headlamp aim beam pattern poor
- AdvisoryO/S headlamp tarnished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
Fail123,135 miles (+3,253)1 dangerous11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,135 miles
- Test number
- 856568076245
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/S headlamp aim beam pattern poor
- AdvisoryO/S headlamp tarnished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
Pass119,882 miles (+2,614)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 119,882 miles
- Test number
- 538182983313
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryO/S headlamp slightly tarnished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass117,268 miles (+17)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 117,268 miles
- Test number
- 769035359627
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryO/S/F headlamp has poor beam pattern
- AdvisoryO/S/F headlamp slightly tarnished
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
Fail117,251 miles (+2,731)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,251 miles
- Test number
- 134634289239
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryO/S/F headlamp has poor beam pattern
- AdvisoryO/S/F headlamp slightly tarnished
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
Pass114,520 miles (+3,390)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 114,520 miles
- Test number
- 583730642534
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on edges
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine components
- AdvisoryN/S/R puncture
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
Pass111,130 miles (+4,186)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 111,130 miles
- Test number
- 809520915078
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass106,944 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 106,944 miles
- Test number
- 105504614042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,940 miles (+11,995)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,940 miles
- Test number
- 737694814043
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass94,945 miles (+50)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 94,945 miles
- Test number
- 735396153099
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail94,895 miles (+13,556)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,895 miles
- Test number
- 727222153009
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,339 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 81,339 miles
- Test number
- 897000732055
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail81,339 miles (+13,914)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,339 miles
- Test number
- 439680432069
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,425 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 67,425 miles
- Test number
- 766045811026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,410 miles (+14,824)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,410 miles
- Test number
- 468504311024
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass52,586 miles (+10,600)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 52,586 miles
- Test number
- 313681510086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,986 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 41,986 miles
- Test number
- 901379209079
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LA55 ATU
- Does LA55 ATU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 ATU expired on 7 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 ATU?
- The MOT on LA55 ATU expired on 7 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 ATU done?
- LA55 ATU was recorded at 190,519 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 9,239 miles a year.
- Has LA55 ATU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 ATU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA55 ATU 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 LA55 ATU find?
- LA55 ATU passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, both sides; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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