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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.

S6 VBM silver Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass149,943 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass146,053 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    146,053 miles
    Test number
    489461932484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,928 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    144,928 miles
    Test number
    429228312146
    • NoteO/s c v gaitor slightly deteriorated
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. Pass136,168 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    136,168 miles
    Test number
    410705500152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass133,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    133,321 miles
    Test number
    282680029438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass109,728 miles (+19,782)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    109,728 miles
    Test number
    753440427147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,946 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    89,946 miles
    Test number
    573352306198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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