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Audi A6

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,698 cc

S12 MTCMOT history

S12 MTC is a blue diesel Audi A6 first used on 27 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2023.

S12 MTC blue Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2024
Mileage
162,425 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 MTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 MTC was last recorded at 162,425 miles on 18 Dec 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,415 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,425 miles
  • 2022 – 147,588 miles
  • 2021 – 140,156 miles
  • 2020 – 135,848 miles
  • 2019 – 129,356 miles
  • 2018 – 125,683 miles
  • 2017 – 118,057 miles
  • 2016 – 112,678 miles
  • 2015 – 110,772 miles
  • 2014 – 102,985 miles
  • 2012 – 89,127 miles
  • 2011 – 69,754 miles
  • 2010 – 57,899 miles
  • 2009 – 47,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,425 miles
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,425 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,425 miles
    Test number
    539212256661
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,415 miles (+14,827)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,415 miles
    Test number
    718273534291
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,588 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    147,588 miles
    Test number
    319995584160
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail147,588 miles (+7,432)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,588 miles
    Test number
    238456352073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,156 miles (+4,308)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,156 miles
    Test number
    588081256506
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass135,848 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,848 miles
    Test number
    110228807238
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail135,848 miles (+6,492)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,848 miles
    Test number
    270607885249
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass129,356 miles (+3,673)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,356 miles
    Test number
    909074764853
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass125,683 miles (+7,626)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,683 miles
    Test number
    252681312943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,057 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    118,057 miles
    Test number
    483083546779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,998 miles (+5,320)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,998 miles
    Test number
    996902407903
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  12. Pass112,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,678 miles
    Test number
    881103699427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,678 miles (+1,906)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,678 miles
    Test number
    302480345829
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass110,772 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,772 miles
    Test number
    395702385532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms slight play

  15. Fail110,772 miles (+7,787)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,772 miles
    Test number
    276198684201
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms slight play

  16. Pass102,985 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,985 miles
    Test number
    236063014269
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r light lens cracked
    • NoteSlight play bottom suspension arms

  17. Fail102,985 miles (+13,858)3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,985 miles
    Test number
    416623614285
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r light lens cracked
    • NoteSlight play bottom suspension arms

  18. Pass89,127 miles (+175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,127 miles
    Test number
    798724412365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail88,952 miles (+19,198)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    665990612387
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass69,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,754 miles
    Test number
    265348601344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,754 miles (+11,855)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,754 miles
    Test number
    739506901345
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass57,899 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,899 miles
    Test number
    832034520137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,849 miles (+10,840)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,849 miles
    Test number
    220848010148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass47,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,009 miles
    Test number
    252955609160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 MTC

Does S12 MTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 MTC expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 MTC?
The MOT on S12 MTC expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 MTC done?
S12 MTC was recorded at 162,425 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2023, an average of 7,865 miles a year.
Has S12 MTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 MTC has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 MTC 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 S12 MTC find?
S12 MTC passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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