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Audi A6

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,172 cc

T501 NRDMOT history

T501 NRD is a blue petrol Audi A6 first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2026
Mileage
114,643 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T501 NRD
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T501 NRD was last recorded at 114,643 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2022: 109,110 miles, lower than 109,721 miles on 3 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,551 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
2,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,643 miles
  • 2023 – 114,551 miles
  • 2022 – 109,110 miles
  • 2021 – 109,721 miles
  • 2015 – 106,121 miles
  • 2014 – 100,300 miles
  • 2013 – 98,889 miles
  • 2012 – 94,829 miles
  • 2011 – 93,941 miles
  • 2010 – 92,780 miles
  • 2009 – 90,254 miles
  • 2008 – 87,981 miles
  • 2007 – 83,566 miles
  • 2006 – 77,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,643 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,643 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,643 miles
    Test number
    886303287559
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass114,551 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,551 miles
    Test number
    524407637358
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail114,543 miles (+5,433)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,543 miles
    Test number
    113033156926
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle rear 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass109,110 miles (-611)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,110 miles
    Test number
    571422039775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,721 miles (+3,600)2 dangerous11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,721 miles
    Test number
    541436894413
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to rear bind (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to vehicle starting to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Power steering malfunctioning steering notchy when rotated (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded general pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass106,121 miles (+5,821)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,121 miles
    Test number
    406157475159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  7. Pass100,300 miles (+1,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,300 miles
    Test number
    277985254188
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass98,889 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,889 miles
    Test number
    539890653190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,884 miles (+4,055)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,884 miles
    Test number
    628128143135
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
  10. Pass94,829 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,829 miles
    Test number
    325022582140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded.
  11. Fail94,828 miles (+887)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,828 miles
    Test number
    225485372404
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded.
  12. Pass93,941 miles (+1,161)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,941 miles
    Test number
    235178461179
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner fascias
  13. Pass92,780 miles (+2,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,780 miles
    Test number
    460902640102
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass90,254 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,254 miles
    Test number
    323681949140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,981 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,981 miles
    Test number
    312005148147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,566 miles
    Test number
    301409047118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,566 miles (+6,460)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,566 miles
    Test number
    371074547125
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s & n/s/r tyres worn on outside edges
    • NoteRear brakes 23% imbalanced
  18. Pass77,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,106 miles
    Test number
    891401696202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T501 NRD

Does T501 NRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T501 NRD expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T501 NRD?
The MOT on T501 NRD expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T501 NRD done?
T501 NRD was recorded at 114,643 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 2,030 miles a year.
Has T501 NRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T501 NRD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T501 NRD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T501 NRD find?
T501 NRD passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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