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Audi A6

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,967 cc

LX55 ORLMOT history

LX55 ORL is a black diesel Audi A6 first used on 21 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

LX55 ORL black Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2024
Mileage
159,751 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 ORL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 ORL was last recorded at 159,751 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 8,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2010: 51,592 miles, lower than 76,074 miles on 7 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,399 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
8,352 miles
Average per year
7,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,751 miles
  • 2022 – 151,399 miles
  • 2021 – 144,981 miles
  • 2019 – 133,820 miles
  • 2018 – 131,478 miles
  • 2017 – 121,139 miles
  • 2016 – 114,137 miles
  • 2015 – 108,970 miles
  • 2013 – 87,880 miles
  • 2012 – 78,133 miles
  • 2011 – 67,943 miles
  • 2010 – 51,592 miles
  • 2009 – 76,074 miles
  • 2008 – 55,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,751 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Undertray not fully secure side under tray damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside reverse light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,751 miles (+8,352)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,751 miles
    Test number
    648054810981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,399 miles (+6,418)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,399 miles
    Test number
    468884619637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,981 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,981 miles
    Test number
    686183055165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,978 miles (+11,158)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,978 miles
    Test number
    829879193707
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front DRL not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,820 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,820 miles
    Test number
    950648781192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,814 miles (+2,336)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,814 miles
    Test number
    564880391796
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff at shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,478 miles (+2)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,478 miles
    Test number
    249373845683
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Undertray not fully secure side under tray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Undertray not fully secure exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure front (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail131,476 miles (+10,337)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,476 miles
    Test number
    510261606812
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Undertray not fully secure side under tray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Undertray not fully secure exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure front (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass121,139 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,139 miles
    Test number
    933115005546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,137 miles (+5,167)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,137 miles
    Test number
    115248696257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,970 miles
    Test number
    957351235233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass162,841 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    162,841 km
    Test number
    897054715051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail162,841 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,841 km
    Test number
    545383615068
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  14. Pass87,880 miles (+9,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,880 miles
    Test number
    365006553472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,133 miles (+10,190)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,133 miles
    Test number
    408818152227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,943 miles (+6,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,943 miles
    Test number
    327557131406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass61,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,734 miles
    Test number
    939872731070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,734 miles (+10,142)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,734 miles
    Test number
    207662431001
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,592 miles (-24,482)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,592 miles
    Test number
    874052940016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,074 miles (+20,142)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,074 miles
    Test number
    352930259231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    384145748471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 ORL

Does LX55 ORL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 ORL expired on 12 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 ORL?
The MOT on LX55 ORL expired on 12 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 ORL done?
LX55 ORL was recorded at 159,751 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 7,230 miles a year.
Has LX55 ORL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 ORL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LX55 ORL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 ORL find?
LX55 ORL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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