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Audi A6

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,172 cc

T343 SDGMOT history

T343 SDG is a blue petrol Audi A6 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 174,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
174,660 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T343 SDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T343 SDG was last recorded at 174,660 miles on 23 May 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,655 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,660 miles
  • 2024 – 172,283 miles
  • 2023 – 169,296 miles
  • 2022 – 165,064 miles
  • 2020 – 162,029 miles
  • 2019 – 160,402 miles
  • 2018 – 157,882 miles
  • 2017 – 146,187 miles
  • 2016 – 142,281 miles
  • 2015 – 138,394 miles
  • 2014 – 135,227 miles
  • 2013 – 132,523 miles
  • 2012 – 126,298 miles
  • 2011 – 118,813 miles
  • 2010 – 111,681 miles
  • 2009 – 105,826 miles
  • 2008 – 101,056 miles
  • 2007 – 88,503 miles
  • 2006 – 74,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,660 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,660 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    174,660 miles
    Test number
    585527225027
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail174,655 miles (+2,372)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,655 miles
    Test number
    991496783264
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass172,283 miles (+2,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,283 miles
    Test number
    962855549892
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty

  4. Pass169,296 miles (+4,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    169,296 miles
    Test number
    163487992951
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underside sub frame

  5. Pass165,064 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,064 miles
    Test number
    254157331900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,029 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,029 miles
    Test number
    909229442133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail161,999 miles (+1,597)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,999 miles
    Test number
    472423529581
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass160,402 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,402 miles
    Test number
    234265218647
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail160,401 miles (+2,519)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,401 miles
    Test number
    215922935059
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass157,882 miles (+11,695)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,882 miles
    Test number
    854929490798
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar bushes are slightly worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front side repeater bulbs are discolored
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arm bushes are slightly worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front indicator bulb is discolored
    • AdvisoryRear suspension is generally corroded

  11. Pass146,187 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    146,187 miles
    Test number
    133611732960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,281 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,281 miles
    Test number
    903694623428
    • AdvisoryExhaust badly rusted, suspect short life
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear silencers & joining sleeves (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door tight to open from outside

  13. Fail142,279 miles (+3,885)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,279 miles
    Test number
    929321333126
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust badly rusted, suspect short life
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear silencers & joining sleeves (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door tight to open from outside

  14. Pass138,394 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    138,394 miles
    Test number
    457848005137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail138,389 miles (+3,162)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,389 miles
    Test number
    315974305126
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteClip adrift on osr d/s joint

  16. Pass135,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    135,227 miles
    Test number
    797636504180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail135,227 miles (+2,704)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,227 miles
    Test number
    669635004148
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail132,523 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,523 miles
    Test number
    155557703161
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass132,523 miles (+6,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    132,523 miles
    Test number
    325167203124
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass126,298 miles (+7,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    126,298 miles
    Test number
    899057002187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass118,813 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    118,813 miles
    Test number
    755141911187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail118,809 miles (+7,128)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,809 miles
    Test number
    308399301134
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  23. Pass111,681 miles (+5,855)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    111,681 miles
    Test number
    282112910419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    105,826 miles
    Test number
    990093719195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail105,826 miles (+4,770)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,826 miles
    Test number
    182821519100
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass101,056 miles (+12,553)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    540533718172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass88,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    88,503 miles
    Test number
    884414757055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail88,503 miles (+14,012)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,503 miles
    Test number
    581891157016
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass74,491 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,491 miles
    Test number
    400178936112
    • NoteN/s/f lower, back suspension arm has very slight lift in ball joint.

Questions about T343 SDG

Does T343 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T343 SDG expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T343 SDG?
The MOT on T343 SDG expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T343 SDG done?
T343 SDG was recorded at 174,660 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 5,268 miles a year.
Has T343 SDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T343 SDG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T343 SDG 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 T343 SDG find?
T343 SDG passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 1 advisory: rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle.

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