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Audi A6

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,598 cc

M172 ABVMOT history

M172 ABV is a red petrol Audi A6 first used on 30 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,247 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M172 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
30 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M172 ABV was last recorded at 104,247 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 1,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2012: 91,201 miles, lower than 93,972 miles on 20 Apr 2011.

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
103,234 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,013 miles
Average per year
1,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,247 miles
  • 2023 – 102,592 miles
  • 2022 – 102,499 miles
  • 2020 – 102,442 miles
  • 2019 – 102,287 miles
  • 2018 – 101,582 miles
  • 2016 – 101,489 miles
  • 2015 – 99,947 miles
  • 2014 – 98,284 miles
  • 2012 – 91,201 miles
  • 2011 – 93,972 miles
  • 2010 – 90,401 miles
  • 2009 – 86,711 miles
  • 2008 – 82,285 miles
  • 2007 – 77,728 miles
  • 2006 – 70,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,247 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 Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,247 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,247 miles
    Test number
    401963069172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,234 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,234 miles
    Test number
    758904733347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,592 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,592 miles
    Test number
    755045111917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,499 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,499 miles
    Test number
    570024622466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,442 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,442 miles
    Test number
    355389383777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,287 miles
    Test number
    950887991482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,287 miles (+705)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,287 miles
    Test number
    268181329358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass101,582 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,582 miles
    Test number
    336240575955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,489 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,489 miles
    Test number
    788370475771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,947 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,947 miles
    Test number
    569837702504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,284 miles (+7,083)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,284 miles
    Test number
    786791714222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,201 miles (-2,771)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,201 miles
    Test number
    225650882295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,972 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,972 miles
    Test number
    257610911406
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass93,972 miles (+3,571)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    93,972 miles
    Test number
    439430211124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass90,401 miles (+3,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,401 miles
    Test number
    873327790068
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass86,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,711 miles
    Test number
    794072519110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,711 miles (+4,426)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,711 miles
    Test number
    840060119102
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass82,285 miles (+95)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,285 miles
    Test number
    741742418185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail82,190 miles (+4,462)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,190 miles
    Test number
    983575908183
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass77,728 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    77,728 miles
    Test number
    293130717106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,714 miles (+6,904)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    784743307119
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureTie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass70,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,810 miles
    Test number
    722939986098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,810 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,810 miles
    Test number
    950729686062
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Questions about M172 ABV

Does M172 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M172 ABV is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on M172 ABV?
The MOT on M172 ABV is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M172 ABV done?
M172 ABV was recorded at 104,247 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 1,693 miles a year.
Has M172 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M172 ABV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on M172 ABV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M172 ABV find?
M172 ABV passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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