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Audi A6

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LX55 RLUMOT history

LX55 RLU is a grey diesel Audi A6 first used on 3 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 193,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

LX55 RLU grey Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
193,119 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 RLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 RLU was last recorded at 193,119 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 4,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Nov 2014: 85,592 miles, lower than 86,559 miles on 5 Nov 2014.

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
188,322 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,797 miles
Average per year
9,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,119 miles
  • 2023 – 188,322 miles
  • 2022 – 174,224 miles
  • 2021 – 164,189 miles
  • 2020 – 153,875 miles
  • 2019 – 142,324 miles
  • 2018 – 130,680 miles
  • 2017 – 121,220 miles
  • 2016 – 110,184 miles
  • 2015 – 97,640 miles
  • 2014 – 85,592 miles
  • 2013 – 73,568 miles
  • 2012 – 64,584 miles
  • 2011 – 61,621 miles
  • 2010 – 53,802 miles
  • 2009 – 44,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,119 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    193,119 miles
    Test number
    781098143306
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail193,119 miles (+4,797)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,119 miles
    Test number
    425578319327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass188,322 miles (+14,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    188,322 miles
    Test number
    925405802261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass174,224 miles (+10,035)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    174,224 miles
    Test number
    209705805154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass164,189 miles (+10,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    164,189 miles
    Test number
    144934190489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise investigation (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass153,875 miles (+11,551)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,875 miles
    Test number
    958040924348
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom arm bush advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm bush advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s out of shape advise replacements (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass142,324 miles (+11,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,324 miles
    Test number
    295116111803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,680 miles (+410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,680 miles
    Test number
    480960703546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail130,270 miles (+9,050)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,270 miles
    Test number
    630637043914
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Pass121,220 miles (+11,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,220 miles
    Test number
    453429253063
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted as standard
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass110,184 miles (+12,544)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,184 miles
    Test number
    973916868270
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted as standard
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face slightly (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are wearing on inner edge

  12. Pass97,640 miles (+12,048)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,640 miles
    Test number
    786440608838
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped slightly (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass85,592 miles (-967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,592 miles
    Test number
    505930814319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail86,559 miles (+12,991)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,559 miles
    Test number
    977349204386
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLarge but shallow splits in both rear tyres

  15. Fail73,568 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,568 miles
    Test number
    128456573203
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass73,568 miles (+8,984)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,568 miles
    Test number
    389316873266
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass64,584 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    627626602346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,621 miles (+7,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,621 miles
    Test number
    159087701332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,802 miles (+9,275)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,802 miles
    Test number
    710476750234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,527 miles
    Test number
    260806919054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX55 RLU

Does LX55 RLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 RLU expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 RLU?
The MOT on LX55 RLU expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 RLU done?
LX55 RLU was recorded at 193,119 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 9,454 miles a year.
Has LX55 RLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 RLU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 RLU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 RLU find?
LX55 RLU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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