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Audi A6

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T443 SBLMOT history

T443 SBL is a silver petrol Audi A6 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
159,226 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T443 SBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T443 SBL was last recorded at 159,226 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,188 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
4,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 159,226 miles
  • 2020 – 156,377 miles
  • 2019 – 153,685 miles
  • 2018 – 150,429 miles
  • 2017 – 148,250 miles
  • 2016 – 146,503 miles
  • 2015 – 141,533 miles
  • 2014 – 136,495 miles
  • 2013 – 129,886 miles
  • 2012 – 123,670 miles
  • 2011 – 117,578 miles
  • 2010 – 107,378 miles
  • 2009 – 98,184 miles
  • 2008 – 91,059 miles
  • 2007 – 86,408 miles
  • 2006 – 83,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,226 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Some pitting to both front brake discs [mainly to rear faces]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,226 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,226 miles
    Test number
    305103703934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail159,188 miles (+2,811)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,188 miles
    Test number
    159621196224
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass156,377 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,377 miles
    Test number
    597474306605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure
    • AdvisorySome pitting to both front brake discs [mainly to rear faces]

  4. Fail156,366 miles (+2,681)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,366 miles
    Test number
    380161752894
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure
    • AdvisorySome pitting to both front brake discs [mainly to rear faces]

  5. Pass153,685 miles (+3,256)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,685 miles
    Test number
    642443670925
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass150,429 miles (+2,179)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    150,429 miles
    Test number
    928072515023
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass148,250 miles (+1,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,250 miles
    Test number
    683629359267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass146,503 miles (+4,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    146,503 miles
    Test number
    340864543526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass141,533 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    141,533 miles
    Test number
    205094642107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,495 miles (+6,609)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    136,495 miles
    Test number
    967111604319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,886 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    129,886 miles
    Test number
    888982703326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,670 miles
    Test number
    397010302386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,670 miles (+6,092)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,670 miles
    Test number
    145379392267
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass117,578 miles (+10,200)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    117,578 miles
    Test number
    168670001337
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint dust cover split but ball joint not resulting in excessive movement

  15. Pass107,378 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    107,378 miles
    Test number
    243049520344
    • NoteBoth rear axle mounting bushes in poor condition

  16. Fail107,375 miles (+4,867)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,375 miles
    Test number
    144787520305
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear axle mounting bushes in poor condition
    • NoteNear side head light in poor condition

  17. Pass102,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,508 miles
    Test number
    240919010143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,508 miles (+4,324)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,508 miles
    Test number
    463809910136
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass98,184 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,184 miles
    Test number
    804937709162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,179 miles (+7,120)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,179 miles
    Test number
    212994809192
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass91,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,059 miles
    Test number
    471111008119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,059 miles (+4,651)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,059 miles
    Test number
    831051808190
    • FailureFront Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass86,408 miles (+2,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    86,408 miles
    Test number
    641310507108
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass83,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    83,611 miles
    Test number
    291736796066
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T443 SBL

Does T443 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T443 SBL expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T443 SBL?
The MOT on T443 SBL expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T443 SBL done?
T443 SBL was recorded at 159,226 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 4,825 miles a year.
Has T443 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T443 SBL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T443 SBL 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 T443 SBL find?
T443 SBL passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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