Audi A6
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,393 cc
S18 AROMOT history
S18 ARO is a grey petrol Audi A6 first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,017 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 122,017 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,576 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 ARO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A6
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,393 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 ARO was last recorded at 122,017 miles on 14 May 2026, 5,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Apr 2024: 112,165 miles, lower than 118,850 miles on 9 Apr 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 116,478 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,539 miles
- Average per year
- 4,576 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,017 miles
- 2025 – 116,478 miles
- 2024 – 112,165 miles
- 2023 – 107,224 miles
- 2022 – 101,956 miles
- 2021 – 97,326 miles
- 2020 – 94,212 miles
- 2019 – 88,958 miles
- 2018 – 84,670 miles
- 2017 – 80,810 miles
- 2016 – 76,706 miles
- 2014 – 70,711 miles
- 2013 – 67,712 miles
- 2012 – 65,021 miles
- 2011 – 61,772 miles
- 2010 – 57,840 miles
- 2009 – 51,955 miles
- 2008 – 41,408 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,017 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,017 miles (+5,539)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 122,017 miles
- Test number
- 554181252564
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass116,478 miles (+4,313)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 116,478 miles
- Test number
- 411716109246
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,165 miles (-6,685)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 112,165 miles
- Test number
- 927744626517
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,850 miles (+11,626)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,850 miles
- Test number
- 247504695932
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,224 miles (+5,268)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 107,224 miles
- Test number
- 933488990591
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens has slight damage (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,956 miles (+30)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 101,956 miles
- Test number
- 622882788094
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail101,926 miles (+4,600)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,926 miles
- Test number
- 633945429302
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,326 miles (+3,114)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 97,326 miles
- Test number
- 682579418242
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass94,212 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 94,212 miles
- Test number
- 723085633908
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail94,212 miles (+5,254)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,212 miles
- Test number
- 672903393420
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass88,958 miles (+4,288)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 88,958 miles
- Test number
- 848591503551
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,670 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 84,670 miles
- Test number
- 425475266144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail84,670 miles (+3,860)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,670 miles
- Test number
- 465682070059
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass80,810 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 80,810 miles
- Test number
- 463802539088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail80,810 miles (+4,104)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,810 miles
- Test number
- 712351308305
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass76,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 76,706 miles
- Test number
- 634675722143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,703 miles (+5,992)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,703 miles
- Test number
- 786529959783
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass70,711 miles (+2,999)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 70,711 miles
- Test number
- 949354524203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,712 miles (+2,691)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 67,712 miles
- Test number
- 169142513226
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass65,021 miles (+3,249)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 65,021 miles
- Test number
- 529098592119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,772 miles (+3,932)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 61,772 miles
- Test number
- 629469881171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,840 miles (+5,885)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 57,840 miles
- Test number
- 771483000255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,955 miles (+10,547)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 51,955 miles
- Test number
- 173175699138
- NoteTow ball not fitted at the time of test
Pass41,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 41,408 miles
- Test number
- 752825878231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 ARO
- Does S18 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 ARO is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 ARO?
- The MOT on S18 ARO is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 ARO done?
- S18 ARO was recorded at 122,017 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,576 miles a year.
- Has S18 ARO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 ARO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on S18 ARO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S18 ARO find?
- S18 ARO passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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