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Audi A6

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,771 cc

T480 RTAMOT history

T480 RTA is a blue petrol Audi A6 first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,236 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 RTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 RTA was last recorded at 71,236 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 3,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,611 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,625 miles
Average per year
1,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,236 miles
  • 2025 – 67,611 miles
  • 2024 – 64,426 miles
  • 2023 – 61,993 miles
  • 2021 – 61,176 miles
  • 2020 – 60,985 miles
  • 2019 – 60,318 miles
  • 2018 – 59,598 miles
  • 2017 – 58,453 miles
  • 2016 – 57,135 miles
  • 2015 – 55,820 miles
  • 2014 – 54,855 miles
  • 2013 – 53,970 miles
  • 2012 – 53,147 miles
  • 2011 – 51,856 miles
  • 2010 – 50,113 miles
  • 2009 – 47,340 miles
  • 2008 – 45,311 miles
  • 2007 – 41,535 miles
  • 2006 – 38,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,236 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,236 miles
    Test number
    571209724485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,236 miles (+3,625)4 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,236 miles
    Test number
    749846275257
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,611 miles
    Test number
    930742206041
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail67,611 miles (+3,185)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,611 miles
    Test number
    161524670736
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,426 miles
    Test number
    816965890480
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail64,426 miles (+2,433)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,426 miles
    Test number
    785462971092
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,993 miles
    Test number
    166386070146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    228695613004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,176 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,176 miles
    Test number
    771444618167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,985 miles (+667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,985 miles
    Test number
    967156576086
    • 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))

  11. Pass60,318 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,318 miles
    Test number
    936473272027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,598 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,598 miles
    Test number
    445014542348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,453 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,453 miles
    Test number
    393767924617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,440 miles (+1,305)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,440 miles
    Test number
    311996446108
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass57,135 miles (+1,315)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,135 miles
    Test number
    226458516429
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn lower on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight bind to O/S/R brake

  16. Pass55,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,820 miles
    Test number
    287564855095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,820 miles (+965)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,820 miles
    Test number
    197584455099
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass54,855 miles (+885)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,855 miles
    Test number
    556525154008
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass53,970 miles (+823)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,970 miles
    Test number
    709067053014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass53,147 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,147 miles
    Test number
    166344352446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,856 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,856 miles
    Test number
    678625351001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,113 miles (+2,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,113 miles
    Test number
    991923360015
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass47,340 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,340 miles
    Test number
    154952969462
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail47,340 miles (+2,029)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,340 miles
    Test number
    264482869032
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass45,311 miles (+3,776)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,311 miles
    Test number
    700622658091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass41,535 miles (+3,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,535 miles
    Test number
    260270567078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass38,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,333 miles
    Test number
    571193776055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 RTA

Does T480 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 RTA is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T480 RTA?
The MOT on T480 RTA is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T480 RTA done?
T480 RTA was recorded at 71,236 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 1,624 miles a year.
Has T480 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 RTA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T480 RTA 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 T480 RTA find?
T480 RTA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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