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Audi S6

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 4,172 cc

S6 DTUMOT history

S6 DTU is a grey petrol Audi S6 first used on 13 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 193,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

S6 DTU grey Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
193,369 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 DTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S6 DTU was last recorded at 193,369 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2010: 118,818 miles, lower than 133,534 miles on 5 Nov 2009.

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
188,666 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,703 miles
Average per year
4,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,369 miles
  • 2025 – 188,666 miles
  • 2024 – 179,610 miles
  • 2023 – 173,714 miles
  • 2021 – 172,500 miles
  • 2020 – 170,796 miles
  • 2019 – 166,514 miles
  • 2018 – 163,433 miles
  • 2017 – 157,813 miles
  • 2015 – 151,945 miles
  • 2014 – 145,993 miles
  • 2013 – 141,660 miles
  • 2012 – 134,546 miles
  • 2011 – 125,525 miles
  • 2010 – 118,818 miles
  • 2009 – 133,534 miles
  • 2008 – 118,561 miles
  • 2007 – 112,172 miles
  • 2006 – 97,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail193,369 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen cracked
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail193,369 miles (+4,703)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,369 miles
    Test number
    290983835953
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass188,666 miles (+9,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    188,666 miles
    Test number
    789081919035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass179,610 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    179,610 miles
    Test number
    469932748565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail179,607 miles (+5,893)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,607 miles
    Test number
    836220181683
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass173,714 miles (+1,214)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    173,714 miles
    Test number
    238364623326
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arm rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass172,500 miles (+1,704)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,500 miles
    Test number
    539449130811
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass170,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    170,796 miles
    Test number
    328325175923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail170,796 miles (+4,282)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,796 miles
    Test number
    644732472281
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass166,514 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    166,514 miles
    Test number
    291133974744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail166,513 miles (+3,080)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,513 miles
    Test number
    245399406404
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass163,433 miles (+5,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    163,433 miles
    Test number
    240630642256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass157,813 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,813 miles
    Test number
    301930509992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail157,795 miles (+5,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,795 miles
    Test number
    790121506283
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass151,945 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    151,945 miles
    Test number
    642323858876
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail151,915 miles (+5,922)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,915 miles
    Test number
    224070553581
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed both (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass145,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    145,993 miles
    Test number
    378157844218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail145,993 miles (+4,333)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,993 miles
    Test number
    845167844214
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass141,660 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    141,660 miles
    Test number
    805579933218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass134,546 miles (+72)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    134,546 miles
    Test number
    416358372186
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust centre sections have badly corroded clamps, also split. advise replacement

  20. Fail134,474 miles (+8,949)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,474 miles
    Test number
    537495572151
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust centre sections have badly corroded clamps, also split. advise replacement

  21. Pass125,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    125,525 miles
    Test number
    407517451143
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail125,525 miles (+6,707)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,525 miles
    Test number
    368962451130
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass118,818 miles (-14,716)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    118,818 miles
    Test number
    894158750182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass133,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    133,534 miles
    Test number
    444979309421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail133,532 miles (+14,971)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,532 miles
    Test number
    804919909395
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  26. Pass118,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    118,561 miles
    Test number
    663514058309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail118,561 miles (+6,389)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,561 miles
    Test number
    883954558362
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass112,172 miles (+14,419)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    112,172 miles
    Test number
    493168057346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass97,753 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    97,753 miles
    Test number
    640349756132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail97,752 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,752 miles
    Test number
    844436056129
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S6 DTU

Does S6 DTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 DTU expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 DTU?
The MOT on S6 DTU expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 DTU done?
S6 DTU was recorded at 193,369 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,828 miles a year.
Has S6 DTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 DTU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 DTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S6 DTU find?
S6 DTU failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 4 more.

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