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Audi A6

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,698 cc

T23 SPYMOT history

T23 SPY is a grey diesel Audi A6 first used on 8 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
177,524 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 SPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 SPY was last recorded at 177,524 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,306 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
8,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,524 miles
  • 2024 – 169,122 miles
  • 2023 – 159,539 miles
  • 2022 – 151,811 miles
  • 2021 – 144,412 miles
  • 2020 – 138,211 miles
  • 2019 – 130,922 miles
  • 2018 – 110,800 miles
  • 2017 – 102,758 miles
  • 2016 – 98,248 miles
  • 2015 – 90,558 miles
  • 2014 – 82,590 miles
  • 2013 – 59,150 miles
  • 2012 – 52,220 miles
  • 2011 – 44,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,524 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,524 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    177,524 miles
    Test number
    553044166884
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,306 miles (+8,184)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,306 miles
    Test number
    410865512376
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,122 miles (+180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,122 miles
    Test number
    212303989689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,942 miles (+9,403)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,942 miles
    Test number
    147940094996
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,539 miles (+7,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,539 miles
    Test number
    810657925506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass151,811 miles (+145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,811 miles
    Test number
    787610557679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail151,666 miles (+7,254)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,666 miles
    Test number
    584402841996
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms/rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms/rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass144,412 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,412 miles
    Test number
    898827009553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,376 miles (+6,165)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,376 miles
    Test number
    691990365985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass138,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,211 miles
    Test number
    508582532994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,211 miles (+7,289)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,211 miles
    Test number
    693251881405
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass130,922 miles (+20,122)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,922 miles
    Test number
    215942011939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,800 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,800 miles
    Test number
    255396744926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail110,795 miles (+8,037)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,795 miles
    Test number
    221739011802
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass102,758 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,758 miles
    Test number
    602186474480
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wear/corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread 2.5mm/bald edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread bald edges
    • AdvisoryRear o/s & n/s tyres tread bald edges
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone damage

  16. Fail102,758 miles (+4,510)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,758 miles
    Test number
    140797964962
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wear/corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread 2.5mm/bald edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread bald edges
    • AdvisoryRear o/s & n/s tyres tread bald edges
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone damage

  17. Pass98,248 miles (+7,690)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,248 miles
    Test number
    302043345628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,558 miles (+7,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,558 miles
    Test number
    284954873147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass82,590 miles (+13,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,590 miles
    Test number
    309955464346
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass68,608 miles (+9,458)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,608 miles
    Test number
    507820214089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,150 miles (+6,930)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,150 miles
    Test number
    619542633049
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass52,220 miles (+8,171)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,220 miles
    Test number
    358001332094
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass44,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,049 miles
    Test number
    196635931452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 SPY

Does T23 SPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 SPY is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T23 SPY?
The MOT on T23 SPY is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 SPY done?
T23 SPY was recorded at 177,524 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 8,968 miles a year.
Has T23 SPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 SPY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T23 SPY 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 T23 SPY find?
T23 SPY passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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