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Audi A6

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,771 cc

S52 LNKMOT history

S52 LNK is a green petrol Audi A6 first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 178,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2024
Mileage
178,730 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 LNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 LNK was last recorded at 178,730 miles on 7 Aug 2023, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,459 miles · 22 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
5,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,730 miles
  • 2022 – 178,459 miles
  • 2021 – 178,291 miles
  • 2020 – 175,528 miles
  • 2019 – 171,807 miles
  • 2018 – 169,990 miles
  • 2017 – 168,886 miles
  • 2016 – 168,257 miles
  • 2015 – 167,275 miles
  • 2014 – 161,123 miles
  • 2013 – 152,723 miles
  • 2012 – 145,975 miles
  • 2011 – 139,901 miles
  • 2010 – 132,687 miles
  • 2009 – 124,810 miles
  • 2008 – 115,898 miles
  • 2007 – 105,898 miles
  • 2006 – 95,979 miles
  • 2005 – 85,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,730 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush reararm (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,730 miles (+271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    178,730 miles
    Test number
    806643419430
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  2. Pass178,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    178,459 miles
    Test number
    200513697788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail178,459 miles (+168)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,459 miles
    Test number
    506462662322
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker badly corroded on shaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass178,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    178,291 miles
    Test number
    533925012631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail178,291 miles (+2,763)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,291 miles
    Test number
    929194420114
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass175,528 miles (+3,721)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    175,528 miles
    Test number
    589792136471
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corroded shock
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty and peeling

  7. Pass171,807 miles (+1,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,807 miles
    Test number
    920229109956
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryRear shockabsorber dust covers and bump stops deteriorated and corrosion on n/s /r shaft of the shockabsorber
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on brake discs
    • AdvisorySlight perishing on tyres

  8. Pass169,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    169,990 miles
    Test number
    542284869367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail169,990 miles (+1,104)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,990 miles
    Test number
    825216538323
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass168,886 miles (+629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    168,886 miles
    Test number
    597928802846
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp lens becoming opaque
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust front flexible section

  11. Pass168,257 miles (+31)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    168,257 miles
    Test number
    491098276174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush reararm (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight pattern poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy pipes, outer skin loose x2
    • AdvisoryFront no.plate peeling
    • AdvisoryRear shock covers loose
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  12. Fail168,226 miles (+951)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,226 miles
    Test number
    334789999229
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush reararm (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy pipes, outer skin loose x2
    • AdvisoryFront no.plate peeling
    • AdvisoryRear shock covers loose
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  13. Pass167,275 miles (+6,152)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    167,275 miles
    Test number
    596514725217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass161,123 miles (+107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    161,123 miles
    Test number
    565119624384
    • NoteRear suspension bump stops broken up

  15. Fail161,016 miles (+8,293)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,016 miles
    Test number
    705163824367
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteRear suspension bump stops broken up

  16. Pass152,723 miles (+6,748)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    152,723 miles
    Test number
    486295423344
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r suspension bump stop deteriorated

  17. Pass145,975 miles (+147)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    145,975 miles
    Test number
    169284122344
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses becoming opaque but beam pattern ok
    • NoteN/s/r suspension bump stop broken nup

  18. Fail145,828 miles (+5,927)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,828 miles
    Test number
    856561512331
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses becoming opaque but beam pattern ok
    • NoteN/s/r suspension bump stop broken nup

  19. Pass139,901 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    139,901 miles
    Test number
    456181321339
    • NoteHeadlamps getting slightly obscured by opaque plastic lenses

  20. Fail139,901 miles (+7,214)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,901 miles
    Test number
    796261121313
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamps getting slightly obscured by opaque plastic lenses

  21. Pass132,687 miles (+7,877)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    132,687 miles
    Test number
    164411920314
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leaks

  22. Pass124,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    124,810 miles
    Test number
    830544529323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail124,810 miles (+8,912)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,810 miles
    Test number
    982331929309
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  24. Pass115,898 miles (+10,000)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    115,898 miles
    Test number
    253433128333
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass105,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    105,898 miles
    Test number
    163781837389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail105,898 miles (+9,919)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,898 miles
    Test number
    452751637367
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass95,979 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    95,979 miles
    Test number
    424770346382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail95,750 miles (+10,174)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,750 miles
    Test number
    253118126326
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  29. Pass85,576 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    85,576 miles
    Test number
    884328525380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S52 LNK

Does S52 LNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S52 LNK expired on 11 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S52 LNK?
The MOT on S52 LNK expired on 11 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S52 LNK done?
S52 LNK was recorded at 178,730 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2023, an average of 5,263 miles a year.
Has S52 LNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 LNK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S52 LNK 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 S52 LNK find?
S52 LNK passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears; front and rear brake discs corroded.

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