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Green · Petrol · 2000 · 4,172 cc

S6 XRSMOT history

S6 XRS is a green petrol Audi S6 first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2021 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.

S6 XRS green Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2021
Mileage
100,356 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 XRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S6
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S6 XRS was last recorded at 100,356 miles on 6 Jun 2023, 3,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2010: 47,620 miles, lower than 105,219 miles on 3 Feb 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
97,006 miles · 9 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
3,350 miles
Average per year
1,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,356 miles
  • 2019 – 97,006 miles
  • 2018 – 94,051 miles
  • 2017 – 90,008 miles
  • 2015 – 88,623 miles
  • 2014 – 79,442 miles
  • 2013 – 74,103 miles
  • 2012 – 68,145 miles
  • 2011 – 61,188 miles
  • 2010 – 47,620 miles
  • 2009 – 105,219 miles
  • 2007 – 95,069 miles
  • 2006 – 75,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,356 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,356 miles (+3,350)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,356 miles
    Test number
    348810974206
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,006 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,006 miles
    Test number
    648514860316
    • MinorWindscreen 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail97,006 miles (+2,955)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,006 miles
    Test number
    934933347047
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,051 miles (+4,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,051 miles
    Test number
    151367439164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,008 miles (+1,385)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,008 miles
    Test number
    619392356615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint forward facing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Pass88,623 miles (+3,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,623 miles
    Test number
    528569897186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Pass85,098 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,098 miles
    Test number
    196707305002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,442 miles (+5,339)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,442 miles
    Test number
    155199724038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass74,103 miles (+5,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,103 miles
    Test number
    889409023034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass68,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,145 miles
    Test number
    138404522041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,145 miles (+6,957)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,145 miles
    Test number
    195344322445
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass61,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,188 miles
    Test number
    147538341057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,188 miles (+13,568)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,188 miles
    Test number
    519288141003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass47,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,620 miles
    Test number
    134403540451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,620 miles (-57,599)7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,620 miles
    Test number
    670763240083
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass105,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    105,219 miles
    Test number
    340014339009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,219 miles (+10,150)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,219 miles
    Test number
    292724339043
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass95,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    95,069 miles
    Test number
    371559517353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail95,069 miles (+19,778)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,069 miles
    Test number
    744048817399
    • FailureFront drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass75,291 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    75,291 miles
    Test number
    153993386258
    • NoteBoth number plates slightly distorted
    • NoteOffside mirror showing half tint all the time

  21. Fail75,291 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,291 miles
    Test number
    493993686207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteBoth number plates slightly distorted
    • NoteOffside mirror showing half tint all the time

Questions about S6 XRS

Does S6 XRS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 XRS expired on 8 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 XRS?
The MOT on S6 XRS expired on 8 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 XRS done?
S6 XRS was recorded at 100,356 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 1,505 miles a year.
Has S6 XRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 XRS has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S6 XRS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S6 XRS find?
S6 XRS failed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside front position lamp not working; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 5 more.

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