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Audi A6

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

T40 BESMOT history

T40 BES is a grey diesel Audi A6 first used on 15 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,312 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 BES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 BES was last recorded at 173,312 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,301 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
9,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,312 miles
  • 2025 – 166,175 miles
  • 2024 – 160,798 miles
  • 2023 – 154,693 miles
  • 2022 – 148,515 miles
  • 2021 – 143,876 miles
  • 2020 – 139,834 miles
  • 2019 – 132,088 miles
  • 2018 – 122,662 miles
  • 2016 – 104,441 miles
  • 2015 – 86,341 miles
  • 2014 – 67,871 miles
  • 2013 – 57,204 miles
  • 2012 – 48,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,312 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,312 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,312 miles
    Test number
    220530683971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail173,301 miles (+7,126)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,301 miles
    Test number
    237277072876
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,175 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    166,175 miles
    Test number
    122461903303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,140 miles (+5,342)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,140 miles
    Test number
    223046954133
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification WELDED PLATE (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass160,798 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,798 miles
    Test number
    486627264579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,706 miles (+6,013)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,706 miles
    Test number
    303813633062
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass154,693 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,693 miles
    Test number
    926036292405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail154,553 miles (+6,038)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,553 miles
    Test number
    743980329111
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass148,515 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,515 miles
    Test number
    934937199549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,876 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,876 miles
    Test number
    664454624913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail143,800 miles (+3,966)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,800 miles
    Test number
    729615977627
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass139,834 miles (+7,746)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,834 miles
    Test number
    808315969382
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass132,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,088 miles
    Test number
    746129434787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damaged

  14. Fail132,088 miles (+9,426)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,088 miles
    Test number
    573337120773
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damaged

  15. Pass122,662 miles (+18,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,662 miles
    Test number
    188837920651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass104,441 miles (+2,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    104,441 miles
    Test number
    125331156331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail101,761 miles (+15,420)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,761 miles
    Test number
    367295282970
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,341 miles
    Test number
    347555591552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,341 miles (+18,470)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,341 miles
    Test number
    358690971785
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass67,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    245751754208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,871 miles (+10,667)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    398801454479
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  22. Fail57,204 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,204 miles
    Test number
    349446573405
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass57,204 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,204 miles
    Test number
    557946073235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,907 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    249370783139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,784 miles (+5,841)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,784 miles
    Test number
    339946573180
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inside

  26. Pass48,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,943 miles
    Test number
    957174372124
    • 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)

  27. Fail48,943 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,943 miles
    Test number
    216634572145
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

Questions about T40 BES

Does T40 BES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 BES is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 BES?
The MOT on T40 BES is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 BES done?
T40 BES was recorded at 173,312 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 9,051 miles a year.
Has T40 BES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 BES has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 BES 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 T40 BES find?
T40 BES passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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