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Audi A6

White · Petrol · 1996 · 2,598 cc

SNP 493MOT history

SNP 493 is a white petrol Audi A6 first used on 3 Jul 1996. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
132,566 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SNP 493
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
3 Jul 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

SNP 493 was last recorded at 132,566 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,110 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
456 miles
Average per year
2,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,566 miles
  • 2022 – 132,110 miles
  • 2021 – 131,597 miles
  • 2020 – 131,067 miles
  • 2019 – 129,764 miles
  • 2018 – 127,775 miles
  • 2017 – 125,129 miles
  • 2016 – 121,862 miles
  • 2015 – 118,435 miles
  • 2014 – 114,709 miles
  • 2013 – 112,065 miles
  • 2012 – 108,562 miles
  • 2011 – 105,896 miles
  • 2010 – 101,960 miles
  • 2009 – 98,988 miles
  • 2008 – 96,025 miles
  • 2007 – 93,485 miles
  • 2006 – 87,161 miles
  • 2005 – 78,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,566 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings/arches slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes that run down the offside.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Washer bottle top missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,566 miles (+456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,566 miles
    Test number
    146785411614
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings/arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes that run down the offside.

  2. Pass132,110 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,110 miles
    Test number
    694099600319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,597 miles
    Test number
    804754174172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,597 miles (+530)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,597 miles
    Test number
    668639753533
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass131,067 miles (+1,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,067 miles
    Test number
    608323482655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass129,764 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,764 miles
    Test number
    612935059701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,775 miles
    Test number
    193436762469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,775 miles (+2,646)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,775 miles
    Test number
    301770278290
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass125,129 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,129 miles
    Test number
    429004522376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle top missing

  10. Fail125,119 miles (+3,257)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,119 miles
    Test number
    174817527440
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle top missing

  11. Pass121,862 miles (+3,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,862 miles
    Test number
    727966548969
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  12. Pass118,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    118,435 miles
    Test number
    403477091711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,435 miles (+3,726)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,435 miles
    Test number
    950841257489
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass114,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,709 miles
    Test number
    698537764287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,709 miles (+2,644)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,709 miles
    Test number
    675525764254
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • NoteWater header tank needed leaking

  16. Pass112,065 miles (+3,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    149501483216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass108,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,562 miles
    Test number
    759377172277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail108,562 miles (+2,666)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,562 miles
    Test number
    825337272234
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass105,896 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    626177171231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail105,896 miles (+3,936)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    739307671274
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass101,960 miles (+2,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,960 miles
    Test number
    383684580476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass98,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    98,988 miles
    Test number
    672212889236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,988 miles (+2,963)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,988 miles
    Test number
    333781289237
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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)

  24. Pass96,025 miles (+2,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    96,025 miles
    Test number
    800822488262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass93,485 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    93,485 miles
    Test number
    504302487218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail93,483 miles (+6,322)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,483 miles
    Test number
    781601087215
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass87,161 miles (+8,210)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    87,161 miles
    Test number
    321037876243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass78,951 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    78,951 miles
    Test number
    261719275253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about SNP 493

What vehicle is registration SNP 493 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SNP 493 on a white petrol Audi A6 first used on 3 Jul 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SNP 493 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SNP 493 expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SNP 493?
The MOT on SNP 493 expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SNP 493 done?
SNP 493 was recorded at 132,566 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 2,976 miles a year.
Has SNP 493 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SNP 493 has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on SNP 493 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 SNP 493 find?
SNP 493 passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: both front wings/arches slightly corroded; both rear coil springs corroded; offside fuel pipe/s corroded fuel pipes that run down the offside..

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