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Audi A6

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,698 cc

S50 SMOMOT history

S50 SMO is a grey diesel Audi A6 first used on 16 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

S50 SMO grey Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,402 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 SMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 SMO was last recorded at 102,402 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 5,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2013: 20,938 miles, lower than 26,945 miles on 18 Feb 2013.

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
97,159 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,243 miles
Average per year
5,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,402 miles
  • 2025 – 97,159 miles
  • 2024 – 92,089 miles
  • 2023 – 85,099 miles
  • 2022 – 80,858 miles
  • 2021 – 75,554 miles
  • 2020 – 70,321 miles
  • 2019 – 62,041 miles
  • 2018 – 55,526 miles
  • 2017 – 48,629 miles
  • 2016 – 40,738 miles
  • 2015 – 33,736 miles
  • 2014 – 28,351 miles
  • 2013 – 20,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,402 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Heat shields loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm closest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,402 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,402 miles
    Test number
    368090200934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,159 miles
    Test number
    275320284058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,159 miles (+5,070)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,159 miles
    Test number
    331713940665
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass92,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,089 miles
    Test number
    169639522263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail92,089 miles (+6,990)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,089 miles
    Test number
    592206306050
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass85,099 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    809522748179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shields loose
  7. Fail85,076 miles (+4,218)4 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,076 miles
    Test number
    563644474726
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shields loose
  8. Pass80,858 miles (+5,304)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    893833151014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInner wheel arches rusty but not holed
  9. Pass75,554 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,554 miles
    Test number
    668565276014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,532 miles (+5,211)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,532 miles
    Test number
    903443700552
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure pipe at dpf (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass70,321 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,321 miles
    Test number
    709170216304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,296 miles (+8,255)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,296 miles
    Test number
    212434104403
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass62,041 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,041 miles
    Test number
    409979932105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,994 miles (+6,468)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,994 miles
    Test number
    170173544897
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass55,526 miles (+6,897)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,526 miles
    Test number
    393956472615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,629 miles (+182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    651570673567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm closest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm closest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail48,447 miles (+7,709)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,447 miles
    Test number
    647021344805
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp between front and centre sections deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm closest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm closest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass40,738 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,738 miles
    Test number
    968611325027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,736 miles (+5,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,736 miles
    Test number
    305849745070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass28,351 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,351 miles
    Test number
    756221154078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,938 miles (-6,007)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    20,938 miles
    Test number
    175940553085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,945 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,945 miles
    Test number
    156459143044
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S50 SMO

Does S50 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 SMO is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 SMO?
The MOT on S50 SMO is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 SMO done?
S50 SMO was recorded at 102,402 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,785 miles a year.
Has S50 SMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 SMO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 SMO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S50 SMO find?
S50 SMO passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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