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Audi A6

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,460 cc

N353 VNVMOT history

N353 VNV is a blue diesel Audi A6 first used on 12 Jan 1996. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 284,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
284,954 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N353 VNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
12 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

N353 VNV was last recorded at 284,954 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 1,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
283,137 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,817 miles
Average per year
4,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 284,954 miles
  • 2023 – 283,137 miles
  • 2022 – 281,431 miles
  • 2021 – 278,990 miles
  • 2020 – 275,588 miles
  • 2019 – 269,172 miles
  • 2018 – 263,216 miles
  • 2017 – 258,635 miles
  • 2016 – 253,600 miles
  • 2015 – 248,282 miles
  • 2014 – 241,690 miles
  • 2013 – 238,512 miles
  • 2012 – 234,170 miles
  • 2011 – 230,569 miles
  • 2010 – 226,998 miles
  • 2009 – 222,924 miles
  • 2008 – 217,510 miles
  • 2007 – 212,199 miles
  • 2006 – 205,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass284,954 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner CV boot deteriorated/damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has minor stone chip damage outside of swept areaRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc outer surfaces slightly deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryService brake pedal spongyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pedal spongy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Inner inner CV boot slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight wear in steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen but outside of swept area

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass284,954 miles (+1,817)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    284,954 miles
    Test number
    548060533266
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner CV boot deteriorated/damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has minor stone chip damage outside of swept area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc outer surfaces slightly deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal spongy

  2. Pass283,137 miles (+1,706)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    283,137 miles
    Test number
    337883489908
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside front suspension arm ball joint covers perished/cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose outer casing slightly perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear non structural brackets at rear of chassis corroding
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal spongy

  3. Pass281,431 miles (+2,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    281,431 miles
    Test number
    729112542151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner nearside front inner CV boot slightly deteriorated (small pin hole)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy

  4. Pass278,990 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    278,990 miles
    Test number
    862478751060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner CV boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen has minor stone chip damage outside of swept area
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy

  5. Fail278,978 miles (+3,390)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,978 miles
    Test number
    955811506794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted inner brake pad damaged/distorted (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner CV boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen has minor stone chip damage outside of swept area
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy

  6. Pass275,588 miles (+6,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    275,588 miles
    Test number
    359993177968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen has minor stone chip damage outside of swept area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy

  7. Pass269,172 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    269,172 miles
    Test number
    181121670388
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack

  8. Fail269,128 miles (+5,912)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,128 miles
    Test number
    407945669888
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack

  9. Pass263,216 miles (+89)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    263,216 miles
    Test number
    336429792263
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen but outside of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail263,127 miles (+4,492)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,127 miles
    Test number
    509118401377
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring location corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen but outside of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass258,635 miles (+5,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    258,635 miles
    Test number
    698532536968
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust hanger rubber split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv gaiter has small very tear (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort low and may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread pattern

  12. Pass253,600 miles (+5,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    253,600 miles
    Test number
    983348417511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter has very small tear (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  13. Pass248,282 miles (+197)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    248,282 miles
    Test number
    949601465189
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber mounting insecure

  14. Fail248,085 miles (+6,395)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,085 miles
    Test number
    838840855146
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber mounting insecure

  15. Pass241,690 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    241,690 miles
    Test number
    185418054127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail241,687 miles (+3,175)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,687 miles
    Test number
    188594554151
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass238,512 miles (+4,342)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    238,512 miles
    Test number
    867532553110
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  18. Pass234,170 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    234,170 miles
    Test number
    286636282014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail234,140 miles (+3,571)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,140 miles
    Test number
    496749772087
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass230,569 miles (+3,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    230,569 miles
    Test number
    167384471056
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass226,998 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    226,998 miles
    Test number
    842562480036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass222,924 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    222,924 miles
    Test number
    960445669018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass217,510 miles (+96)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    217,510 miles
    Test number
    394711878039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  24. Fail217,414 miles (+5,215)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,414 miles
    Test number
    170840668091
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  25. Pass212,199 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    212,199 miles
    Test number
    992532767073
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail212,113 miles (+6,634)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,113 miles
    Test number
    191617257074
    • DangerousBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel lines showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 3mm and wearing on both edges †o/s/f tyre on 4mm †o/s/r tyre on 3mm and wearing on both edges and nail in tread
    • NoteWater ingress into boot
    • NoteFront brake pads binding slightly
    • NoteOn board computer illumination inop

  27. Pass205,479 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    205,479 miles
    Test number
    763466956019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCombination of damage to screen but all within limits
    • NoteRearward fuel pipes corroding

Questions about N353 VNV

Does N353 VNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N353 VNV expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N353 VNV?
The MOT on N353 VNV expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N353 VNV done?
N353 VNV was recorded at 284,954 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 4,239 miles a year.
Has N353 VNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N353 VNV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on N353 VNV 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 N353 VNV find?
N353 VNV passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot deteriorated/damaged; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush has slight play; nearside front windscreen has minor stone chip damage outside of swept area, and 4 more.

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