Audi A6
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc
PN 8181MOT history
PN 8181 is a blue diesel Audi A6 first used on 4 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 269,343 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 269,343 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 13,682 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- PN 8181
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A6
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 4 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
PN 8181 was last recorded at 269,343 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 11,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 257,623 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,720 miles
- Average per year
- 13,682 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 269,343 miles
- 2025 – 257,623 miles
- 2024 – 249,102 miles
- 2022 – 238,627 miles
- 2021 – 222,031 miles
- 2020 – 205,911 miles
- 2018 – 183,822 miles
- 2017 – 170,661 miles
- 2016 – 154,224 miles
- 2015 – 134,785 miles
- 2014 – 119,202 miles
- 2013 – 99,568 miles
- 2012 – 83,134 miles
- 2011 – 70,107 miles
- 2010 – 55,858 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass269,343 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass269,343 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 269,343 miles
- Test number
- 884715843527
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail269,338 miles (+11,715)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,338 miles
- Test number
- 101712268912
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
Pass257,623 miles (+8,521)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 257,623 miles
- Test number
- 107515530005
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass249,102 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 249,102 miles
- Test number
- 729098920329
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail249,101 miles (+10,474)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,101 miles
- Test number
- 614499149254
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass238,627 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 238,627 miles
- Test number
- 708412853118
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail238,627 miles (+16,596)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,627 miles
- Test number
- 338881762316
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass222,031 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 222,031 miles
- Test number
- 696497156779
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 top suspension arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail222,031 miles (+16,120)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,031 miles
- Test number
- 364627180980
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 top suspension arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass205,911 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2021
- Odometer
- 205,911 miles
- Test number
- 835075941271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,898 miles (+22,076)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,898 miles
- Test number
- 997513695200
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass183,822 miles (+13,161)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 183,822 miles
- Test number
- 457889535109
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass170,661 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 170,661 miles
- Test number
- 732315009439
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail170,661 miles (+16,437)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,661 miles
- Test number
- 197180629427
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass154,224 miles (+19,439)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 154,224 miles
- Test number
- 615133331185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass134,785 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 134,785 miles
- Test number
- 299777483721
- AdvisoryFront brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge and has nail in it (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail134,780 miles (+15,578)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,780 miles
- Test number
- 820096697267
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge and has nail in it (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail119,202 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,202 miles
- Test number
- 107847444207
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass119,202 miles (+19,634)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 119,202 miles
- Test number
- 916707944201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,568 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 99,568 miles
- Test number
- 156882043225
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders
Fail99,565 miles (+16,431)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,565 miles
- Test number
- 995952043275
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders
Pass83,134 miles (+13,027)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 83,134 miles
- Test number
- 627714132287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,107 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 70,107 miles
- Test number
- 208847931259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,101 miles (+14,243)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,101 miles
- Test number
- 489256831293
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,858 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 55,858 miles
- Test number
- 641775440233
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about PN 8181
- What vehicle is registration PN 8181 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show PN 8181 on a blue diesel Audi A6 first used on 4 Oct 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does PN 8181 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PN 8181 is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on PN 8181?
- The MOT on PN 8181 is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has PN 8181 done?
- PN 8181 was recorded at 269,343 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 13,682 miles a year.
- Has PN 8181 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. PN 8181 has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on PN 8181 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 PN 8181 find?
- PN 8181 passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.
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