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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,393 cc

S38 XNMMOT history

S38 XNM is a silver petrol Audi A6 first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 157,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2025
Mileage
157,230 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 XNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S38 XNM was last recorded at 157,230 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 1,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Nov 2011: 117,647 miles, lower than 138,006 miles on 15 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,853 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,377 miles
Average per year
3,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,230 miles
  • 2023 – 155,853 miles
  • 2022 – 153,532 miles
  • 2021 – 151,201 miles
  • 2020 – 148,623 miles
  • 2019 – 146,979 miles
  • 2018 – 144,078 miles
  • 2017 – 141,390 miles
  • 2016 – 137,990 miles
  • 2015 – 135,012 miles
  • 2014 – 131,619 miles
  • 2013 – 125,822 miles
  • 2012 – 120,997 miles
  • 2011 – 117,647 miles
  • 2010 – 138,006 miles
  • 2009 – 109,981 miles
  • 2008 – 105,916 miles
  • 2007 – 102,949 miles
  • 2006 – 82,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,230 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear of wheel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush rear of wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front exhaust clamps corroded and one missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front wheel arch corrosion no sharp edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,230 miles (+1,377)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,230 miles
    Test number
    362828991378
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear of wheel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass155,853 miles (+2,321)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,853 miles
    Test number
    157480991271
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,532 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,532 miles
    Test number
    289597260044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush rear of wheel (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))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamps corroded and one missing

  4. Fail153,494 miles (+2,293)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,494 miles
    Test number
    628365216997
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush rear of wheel (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))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamps corroded and one missing

  5. Pass151,201 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,201 miles
    Test number
    284196637774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corrosion no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail151,199 miles (+2,576)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,199 miles
    Test number
    775408400391
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corrosion no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,623 miles (+1,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,623 miles
    Test number
    192803163861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,981 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    146,981 miles
    Test number
    281183217331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear of wheel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail146,979 miles (+2,901)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,979 miles
    Test number
    116848477743
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear of wheel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,078 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    144,078 miles
    Test number
    289409339492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,390 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    141,390 miles
    Test number
    774868311021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,345 miles (+3,355)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,345 miles
    Test number
    214332591288
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass137,990 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,990 miles
    Test number
    767678501319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,957 miles (+2,945)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,957 miles
    Test number
    399630256667
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear of wheel (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass135,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    135,012 miles
    Test number
    817934280813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint rear of wheel (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail135,012 miles (+3,393)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,012 miles
    Test number
    483704247364
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint rear of wheel (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass131,619 miles (+5,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    131,619 miles
    Test number
    667791124328
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass125,822 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    125,822 miles
    Test number
    965112823391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,028 miles (+4,031)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,028 miles
    Test number
    185635013383
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass120,997 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    120,997 miles
    Test number
    837305622312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail120,985 miles (+3,338)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,985 miles
    Test number
    245561522354
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass117,647 miles (-20,359)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    117,647 miles
    Test number
    158646521390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass138,006 miles (+28,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    138,006 miles
    Test number
    413129410476
    • 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)

  24. Pass109,981 miles (+90)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    109,981 miles
    Test number
    724941929388
    • NoteDrivers window will not operate.
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads worn.
    • NoteOffside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.
    • NoteOffside front constant velocity boot slightly insecure on inner mounting.
    • NoteOffside front constant velocity boot starting to perish.
    • NoteOffside front headlamp beam pattern slightly affected by lens condition.

  25. Fail109,891 miles (+3,975)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,891 miles
    Test number
    782154419331
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteDrivers window will not operate.
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads worn.
    • NoteOffside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.
    • NoteOffside front constant velocity boot slightly insecure on inner mounting.
    • NoteOffside front constant velocity boot starting to perish.
    • NoteOffside front headlamp beam pattern slightly affected by lens condition.

  26. Pass105,916 miles (+2,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    105,916 miles
    Test number
    341274628397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass102,949 miles (+9,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    102,949 miles
    Test number
    950678037377
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split at each end

  28. Pass93,399 miles (+10,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    93,399 miles
    Test number
    184225007476
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass82,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    82,932 miles
    Test number
    150375606463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 XNM

Does S38 XNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 XNM expired on 1 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 XNM?
The MOT on S38 XNM expired on 1 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 XNM done?
S38 XNM was recorded at 157,230 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 3,925 miles a year.
Has S38 XNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 XNM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S38 XNM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S38 XNM find?
S38 XNM failed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi pipe blowing, and 9 more.

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