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Audi A6

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

T40 PBDMOT history

T40 PBD is a grey diesel Audi A6 first used on 8 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 234,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
234,225 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 PBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 PBD was last recorded at 234,225 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 5,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,214 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,011 miles
Average per year
10,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,225 miles
  • 2025 – 229,214 miles
  • 2024 – 223,405 miles
  • 2023 – 223,399 miles
  • 2022 – 218,286 miles
  • 2021 – 211,928 miles
  • 2020 – 204,880 miles
  • 2019 – 198,079 miles
  • 2018 – 186,419 miles
  • 2017 – 174,427 miles
  • 2016 – 165,586 miles
  • 2015 – 158,008 miles
  • 2014 – 144,518 miles
  • 2013 – 129,455 miles
  • 2012 – 119,849 miles
  • 2011 – 97,041 miles
  • 2010 – 76,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,225 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    234,225 miles
    Test number
    781668996400
    • 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))

  2. Fail234,221 miles (+5,007)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,221 miles
    Test number
    421425591140
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (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))

  3. Pass229,214 miles (+5,809)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    229,214 miles
    Test number
    658940517287
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass223,405 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    223,405 miles
    Test number
    353591822974
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail223,399 miles (+5,113)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,399 miles
    Test number
    957147220393
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass218,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    218,286 miles
    Test number
    409393200019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail218,286 miles (+6,358)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,286 miles
    Test number
    542565993758
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass211,928 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    211,928 miles
    Test number
    288413892740
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail211,925 miles (+7,045)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,925 miles
    Test number
    480545756354
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass204,880 miles (+6,801)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    204,880 miles
    Test number
    270768227645
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass198,079 miles (+11,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    198,079 miles
    Test number
    417357545272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass186,419 miles (+11,992)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    186,419 miles
    Test number
    246854752625
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass174,427 miles (+8,841)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    174,427 miles
    Test number
    194331997204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass165,586 miles (+7,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    165,586 miles
    Test number
    448582082685
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoolant at minimum level

  15. Pass158,008 miles (+13,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    158,008 miles
    Test number
    201904735290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring tang snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring tang snapped

  16. Pass144,518 miles (+15,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    144,518 miles
    Test number
    439216324356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass129,455 miles (+9,606)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    129,455 miles
    Test number
    148072803371
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges and getting close to wear markers
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges

  18. Pass119,849 miles (+22,808)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    119,849 miles
    Test number
    697351032363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,041 miles (+20,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,041 miles
    Test number
    347185441450
    • NoteSlight wind screen damage

  20. Pass76,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,193 miles
    Test number
    382763270248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 PBD

Does T40 PBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 PBD is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 PBD?
The MOT on T40 PBD is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 PBD done?
T40 PBD was recorded at 234,225 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 10,148 miles a year.
Has T40 PBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 PBD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 PBD 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 PBD find?
T40 PBD passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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