
Audi A6
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,172 cc
S6 VBMMOT history
S6 VBM is a silver petrol Audi A6 first used on 1 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,943 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 149,943 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,988 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S6 VBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A6
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,172 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S6 VBM was last recorded at 149,943 miles on 7 May 2026, 1,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Jun 2023: 147,039 miles, lower than 147,302 miles on 27 Jun 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 148,405 miles · 2 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,538 miles
- Average per year
- 2,988 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,943 miles
- 2025 – 148,405 miles
- 2024 – 148,398 miles
- 2023 – 147,039 miles
- 2012 – 146,053 miles
- 2011 – 141,006 miles
- 2010 – 136,168 miles
- 2009 – 133,321 miles
- 2008 – 126,032 miles
- 2007 – 109,728 miles
- 2006 – 89,946 miles
What the latest MOT found
- 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))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak, transfer box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,943 miles (+1,538)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 149,943 miles
- Test number
- 808375663299
- 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))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass148,405 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 148,405 miles
- Test number
- 120181807154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak, transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail148,399 miles (+1)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,399 miles
- Test number
- 218690275820
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking on joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak, transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail148,398 miles (+7)13 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,398 miles
- Test number
- 218184444833
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S/F Headlight leveler cable tied into position
- AdvisoryO/S/F Door latch worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sills corroded
- AdvisorySlight dampness noted around N/S/R brake caliper hose union
Fail148,391 miles (+1,352)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,391 miles
- Test number
- 442913852448
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass147,039 miles (-263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 147,039 miles
- Test number
- 860692415209
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail147,302 miles (+1,249)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,302 miles
- Test number
- 619526655269
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass146,053 miles (+1,125)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 146,053 miles
- Test number
- 489461932484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,928 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 144,928 miles
- Test number
- 429228312146
- NoteO/s c v gaitor slightly deteriorated
Fail144,928 miles (+3,922)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,928 miles
- Test number
- 296424712193
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- NoteO/s c v gaitor slightly deteriorated
Pass141,006 miles (+4,838)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 141,006 miles
- Test number
- 476649091019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass136,168 miles (+2,847)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 136,168 miles
- Test number
- 410705500152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 133,321 miles
- Test number
- 282680029438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,321 miles (+7,289)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,321 miles
- Test number
- 650201419167
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass126,032 miles (+16,304)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 126,032 miles
- Test number
- 161554618197
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass109,728 miles (+19,782)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 109,728 miles
- Test number
- 753440427147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,946 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 89,946 miles
- Test number
- 573352306198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,945 miles7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,945 miles
- Test number
- 223767796083
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRear diff leaking oil from pinion seal
Questions about S6 VBM
- Does S6 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 VBM is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S6 VBM?
- The MOT on S6 VBM is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S6 VBM done?
- S6 VBM was recorded at 149,943 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,988 miles a year.
- Has S6 VBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S6 VBM has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S6 VBM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S6 VBM find?
- S6 VBM passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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