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Audi A6

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S53 JGTMOT history

S53 JGT is a green diesel Audi A6 first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 196,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
196,437 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 JGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 JGT was last recorded at 196,437 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 3,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2006: 124,833 miles, lower than 139,496 miles on 5 Dec 2005.

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
192,867 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,570 miles
Average per year
2,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,437 miles
  • 2023 – 192,867 miles
  • 2022 – 190,192 miles
  • 2021 – 187,974 miles
  • 2020 – 187,022 miles
  • 2019 – 185,377 miles
  • 2018 – 184,929 miles
  • 2017 – 184,099 miles
  • 2016 – 183,084 miles
  • 2014 – 179,560 miles
  • 2013 – 176,338 miles
  • 2012 – 171,915 miles
  • 2011 – 167,177 miles
  • 2010 – 163,030 miles
  • 2009 – 157,198 miles
  • 2008 – 152,276 miles
  • 2007 – 146,807 miles
  • 2006 – 124,833 miles
  • 2005 – 139,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,437 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper suspension arms bushes split and deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,437 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    196,437 miles
    Test number
    465055821697
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail196,437 miles (+3,570)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,437 miles
    Test number
    623231454174
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass192,867 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,867 miles
    Test number
    151379428835
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper suspension arms bushes split and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated

  4. Fail192,851 miles (+2,659)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,851 miles
    Test number
    120097251713
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper suspension arms bushes split and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil level below min topped up 1L

  5. Pass190,192 miles (+2,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    190,192 miles
    Test number
    707251399285
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass187,974 miles (+952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    187,974 miles
    Test number
    886756678263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass187,022 miles (+1,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    187,022 miles
    Test number
    765080030119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass185,377 miles (+448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,377 miles
    Test number
    600431503413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass184,929 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    184,929 miles
    Test number
    948237226207
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail184,928 miles (+829)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,928 miles
    Test number
    522426050523
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass184,099 miles (+1,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    184,099 miles
    Test number
    955177319089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass183,084 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    183,084 miles
    Test number
    731599536787
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail183,082 miles (+3,522)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,082 miles
    Test number
    186557532499
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass179,560 miles (+3,222)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    179,560 miles
    Test number
    339223444378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass176,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    176,338 miles
    Test number
    206023843314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail176,338 miles (+4,423)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,338 miles
    Test number
    409173943417
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass171,915 miles (+4,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    171,915 miles
    Test number
    655721542324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass167,177 miles (+4,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    167,177 miles
    Test number
    495800341482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass163,030 miles (+5,832)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    163,030 miles
    Test number
    841900240312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass157,198 miles (+4,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    157,198 miles
    Test number
    563528639364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail152,276 miles (+104)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,276 miles
    Test number
    114507258317
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass152,172 miles (+5,365)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    152,172 miles
    Test number
    923360448342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing screen

  23. Pass146,807 miles (+21,974)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    146,807 miles
    Test number
    691549737331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail124,833 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,833 miles
    Test number
    484194636438
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

  25. Pass124,833 miles (-14,663)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    124,833 miles
    Test number
    982314736315
    • NoteCut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

  26. Pass139,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    139,496 miles
    Test number
    773279235377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S53 JGT

Does S53 JGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S53 JGT expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S53 JGT?
The MOT on S53 JGT expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S53 JGT done?
S53 JGT was recorded at 196,437 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 2,892 miles a year.
Has S53 JGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 JGT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S53 JGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S53 JGT find?
S53 JGT passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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