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Audi A6

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,496 cc

R50 DYXMOT history

R50 DYX is a blue diesel Audi A6 first used on 6 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 190,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

R50 DYX blue Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
190,915 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R50 DYX was last recorded at 190,915 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,915 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,915 miles
  • 2024 – 189,007 miles
  • 2023 – 186,886 miles
  • 2022 – 183,574 miles
  • 2021 – 180,714 miles
  • 2020 – 176,497 miles
  • 2019 – 171,442 miles
  • 2018 – 165,649 miles
  • 2017 – 160,396 miles
  • 2016 – 155,261 miles
  • 2015 – 149,647 miles
  • 2014 – 132,259 miles
  • 2013 – 121,036 miles
  • 2012 – 104,017 miles
  • 2011 – 95,076 miles
  • 2010 – 89,630 miles
  • 2009 – 84,454 miles
  • 2008 – 81,738 miles
  • 2007 – 69,082 miles
  • 2006 – 60,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    190,915 miles
    Test number
    319989839861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail190,915 miles (+1,908)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,915 miles
    Test number
    469149542051
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass189,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    189,007 miles
    Test number
    422492339608
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail189,007 miles (+2,121)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,007 miles
    Test number
    219118423607
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass186,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    186,886 miles
    Test number
    918036904974
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail186,886 miles (+3,312)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,886 miles
    Test number
    311654921123
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass183,574 miles (+2,860)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    183,574 miles
    Test number
    729910281786
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot pin holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass180,714 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    180,714 miles
    Test number
    832456882400
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot has pin hole in it
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses poor

  9. Fail180,714 miles (+4,217)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,714 miles
    Test number
    806210069929
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot has pin hole in it
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses poor

  10. Pass176,497 miles (+5,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    176,497 miles
    Test number
    990797972867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass171,442 miles (+5,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,442 miles
    Test number
    704976636185
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass165,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    165,649 miles
    Test number
    620770938358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail165,649 miles (+5,253)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,649 miles
    Test number
    409090036388
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass160,396 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    160,396 miles
    Test number
    638922587495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass155,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,261 miles
    Test number
    995668729933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail155,261 miles (+5,614)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,261 miles
    Test number
    673528244368
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass149,647 miles (+17,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    149,647 miles
    Test number
    181415647223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass132,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    132,259 miles
    Test number
    207006804175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail132,259 miles (+11,223)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,259 miles
    Test number
    895698994067
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass121,036 miles (+17,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    121,036 miles
    Test number
    689650503149
    • 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)

  21. Pass104,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,017 miles
    Test number
    115373792419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Fail104,017 miles (+8,941)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,017 miles
    Test number
    586853892088
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  23. Pass95,076 miles (+5,446)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    459623581087
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass89,630 miles (+5,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    89,630 miles
    Test number
    632805380038
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass84,454 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,454 miles
    Test number
    121508979479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,738 miles (+92)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,738 miles
    Test number
    384347818488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSlight tightness o/s/f wheel

  27. Fail81,646 miles (+12,564)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,646 miles
    Test number
    123407008229
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSlight tightness o/s/f wheel

  28. Pass69,082 miles (+8,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,082 miles
    Test number
    164721917273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  29. Pass60,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,739 miles
    Test number
    851067406218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R50 DYX

Does R50 DYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R50 DYX is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R50 DYX?
The MOT on R50 DYX is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R50 DYX done?
R50 DYX was recorded at 190,915 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,739 miles a year.
Has R50 DYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DYX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on R50 DYX 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 R50 DYX find?
R50 DYX passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one.

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