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Audi A6

Silver · Diesel · 1996 · 2,460 cc

P173 MLEMOT history

P173 MLE is a silver diesel Audi A6 first used on 2 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
138,535 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P173 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P173 MLE was last recorded at 138,535 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,352 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,535 miles
  • 2024 – 138,352 miles
  • 2023 – 138,227 miles
  • 2022 – 138,068 miles
  • 2021 – 137,375 miles
  • 2020 – 137,190 miles
  • 2019 – 136,650 miles
  • 2018 – 135,688 miles
  • 2017 – 134,977 miles
  • 2016 – 134,256 miles
  • 2015 – 133,376 miles
  • 2014 – 132,604 miles
  • 2013 – 131,230 miles
  • 2012 – 130,279 miles
  • 2011 – 129,265 miles
  • 2010 – 127,497 miles
  • 2008 – 125,376 miles
  • 2007 – 124,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,535 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,535 miles (+183)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    138,535 miles
    Test number
    294322921066
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass138,352 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,352 miles
    Test number
    390454021161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,227 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,227 miles
    Test number
    385797365098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,068 miles (+693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,068 miles
    Test number
    381507333568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass137,375 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,375 miles
    Test number
    779703580897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail137,373 miles (+183)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,373 miles
    Test number
    919937128148
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush into lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush into lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,190 miles
    Test number
    733296979283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass137,190 miles (+540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,190 miles
    Test number
    478989989401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass136,650 miles (+169)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,650 miles
    Test number
    408604497862
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail136,481 miles (+793)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,481 miles
    Test number
    201220174111
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass135,688 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,688 miles
    Test number
    506319416461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail135,672 miles (+695)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,672 miles
    Test number
    834309411377
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass134,977 miles (+721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,977 miles
    Test number
    300211984596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass134,256 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,256 miles
    Test number
    440088714947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail134,195 miles (+819)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,195 miles
    Test number
    816226195114
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass133,376 miles (+772)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,376 miles
    Test number
    668778875008
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre showing uneven wear and cracking at outer sidewall and tread

  17. Pass132,604 miles (+15)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    132,604 miles
    Test number
    988966184078
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking at sidewall

  18. Fail132,589 miles (+1,359)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,589 miles
    Test number
    808935084096
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking at sidewall

  19. Pass131,230 miles (+951)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    131,230 miles
    Test number
    416974573075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOSF strut top bearing stiff
    • NoteOSR wheel bearing sounds dry
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass130,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    130,279 miles
    Test number
    518037882033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail130,279 miles (+1,014)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,279 miles
    Test number
    856897682076
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass129,265 miles (+47)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    129,265 miles
    Test number
    139360591450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  23. Fail129,218 miles (+1,721)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,218 miles
    Test number
    745603661060
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass127,497 miles (+2,121)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    127,497 miles
    Test number
    343774870081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  25. Pass125,376 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    125,376 miles
    Test number
    894313498065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass124,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    124,337 miles
    Test number
    790185077071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P173 MLE

Does P173 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P173 MLE is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P173 MLE?
The MOT on P173 MLE is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P173 MLE done?
P173 MLE was recorded at 138,535 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 738 miles a year.
Has P173 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P173 MLE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on P173 MLE 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 P173 MLE find?
P173 MLE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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