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Audi A6

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,172 cc

S6 ETRMOT history

S6 ETR is a blue petrol Audi A6 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 174,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

S6 ETR blue Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
174,462 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 ETR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 ETR was last recorded at 174,462 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 3,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,464 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,998 miles
Average per year
5,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,462 miles
  • 2025 – 170,464 miles
  • 2024 – 163,793 miles
  • 2022 – 160,726 miles
  • 2021 – 154,308 miles
  • 2020 – 152,657 miles
  • 2017 – 147,471 miles
  • 2016 – 145,495 miles
  • 2015 – 141,971 miles
  • 2014 – 135,081 miles
  • 2013 – 127,677 miles
  • 2012 – 120,533 miles
  • 2011 – 112,275 miles
  • 2010 – 105,024 miles
  • 2009 – 99,823 miles
  • 2008 – 91,950 miles
  • 2007 – 81,157 miles
  • 2006 – 67,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,462 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,462 miles (+3,998)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    174,462 miles
    Test number
    644647444955
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass170,464 miles (+6,671)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    170,464 miles
    Test number
    626858514740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,793 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    163,793 miles
    Test number
    477894894855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,726 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    160,726 miles
    Test number
    939927975178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,724 miles (+6,416)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,724 miles
    Test number
    100973441795
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass154,308 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    154,308 miles
    Test number
    372437490926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,657 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    152,657 miles
    Test number
    153373957232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  8. Fail152,653 miles (+5,182)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,653 miles
    Test number
    366017209277
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass147,471 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    147,471 miles
    Test number
    608546726228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber badly corroded

  10. Fail147,443 miles (+1,948)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,443 miles
    Test number
    515186304892
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber badly corroded

  11. Pass145,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,495 miles
    Test number
    433509595775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail145,495 miles (+3,524)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,495 miles
    Test number
    951218643429
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass141,971 miles (+6,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,971 miles
    Test number
    796730496254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass135,081 miles (+7,404)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    107890374265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass127,677 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,677 miles
    Test number
    776148573293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,609 miles (+7,076)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,609 miles
    Test number
    798155373226
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  17. Pass120,533 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    120,533 miles
    Test number
    208536772253
    • NoteOil leak at rear of gearbox area
    • NoteO/s Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  18. Fail120,533 miles (+869)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,533 miles
    Test number
    238586272249
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak at rear of gearbox area
    • NoteO/s Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  19. Fail119,664 miles (+7,389)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,664 miles
    Test number
    909397132212
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/S Rear tyre wearing on inside edge.
    • NoteOil leak at rear of gearbox area.

  20. Pass112,275 miles (+7,251)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    112,275 miles
    Test number
    416412141291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,024 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,024 miles
    Test number
    900674740218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,823 miles (+7,873)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    99,823 miles
    Test number
    130458519211
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass91,950 miles (+10,793)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    91,950 miles
    Test number
    631960028272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    81,157 miles
    Test number
    234125037205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,157 miles (+3,922)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,157 miles
    Test number
    102523037216
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass77,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,235 miles
    Test number
    972833577007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,232 miles (+9,422)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,232 miles
    Test number
    184263777010
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass67,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,810 miles
    Test number
    134384776487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail67,810 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,810 miles
    Test number
    932194776079
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S6 ETR

Does S6 ETR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 ETR is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 ETR?
The MOT on S6 ETR is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 ETR done?
S6 ETR was recorded at 174,462 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 5,266 miles a year.
Has S6 ETR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 ETR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S6 ETR 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 S6 ETR find?
S6 ETR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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