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Audi A6

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S23 VSMMOT history

S23 VSM is a silver diesel Audi A6 first used on 26 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

S23 VSM silver Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
120,176 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 VSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 VSM was last recorded at 120,176 miles on 18 May 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,165 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,176 miles
  • 2025 – 116,091 miles
  • 2024 – 113,624 miles
  • 2023 – 113,596 miles
  • 2022 – 106,480 miles
  • 2021 – 95,124 miles
  • 2020 – 88,460 miles
  • 2019 – 77,406 miles
  • 2018 – 73,687 miles
  • 2017 – 57,631 miles
  • 2016 – 45,521 miles
  • 2015 – 32,874 miles
  • 2014 – 24,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,176 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside 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))Recorded at 3 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,176 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,176 miles
    Test number
    322686354746
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  2. Fail120,165 miles (+4,074)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,165 miles
    Test number
    115004513583
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking dripping fuel from somewhere. tank and rear subframe also saturated. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear right clusters deteriorated and have tinting on lens.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass116,091 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    116,091 miles
    Test number
    606171335035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail116,087 miles (+2,463)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,087 miles
    Test number
    576010639672
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass113,624 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,624 miles
    Test number
    822060175290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,596 miles (+7,116)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,596 miles
    Test number
    540449994318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,480 miles (+11,356)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,480 miles
    Test number
    953215207529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,124 miles (+6,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,124 miles
    Test number
    257583005942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to lip (pads ok
  9. Pass88,460 miles (+11,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,460 miles
    Test number
    343777307034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass77,406 miles (+3,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,406 miles
    Test number
    644608740605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass73,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,687 miles
    Test number
    604675900111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,687 miles (+16,056)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,687 miles
    Test number
    411813165503
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass57,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,631 miles
    Test number
    504503545126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,631 miles (+12,110)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,631 miles
    Test number
    166687162571
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass45,521 miles (+12,647)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,521 miles
    Test number
    147034121955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,874 miles (+8,873)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,874 miles
    Test number
    185975175150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVarious Alloys Slightly Distorted
    • NoteVarious Tyres Rim Protectors Damaged
  17. Pass24,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,001 miles
    Test number
    907207154133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 VSM

Does S23 VSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 VSM is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 VSM?
The MOT on S23 VSM is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 VSM done?
S23 VSM was recorded at 120,176 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 8,049 miles a year.
Has S23 VSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 VSM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 VSM 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 S23 VSM find?
S23 VSM passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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