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Audi A6

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,393 cc

T518 BUBMOT history

T518 BUB is a silver petrol Audi A6 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 222,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
222,664 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T518 BUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T518 BUB was last recorded at 222,664 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,661 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 222,664 miles
  • 2021 – 219,875 miles
  • 2019 – 217,323 miles
  • 2017 – 212,806 miles
  • 2016 – 201,357 miles
  • 2015 – 194,032 miles
  • 2014 – 182,745 miles
  • 2013 – 170,455 miles
  • 2012 – 159,221 miles
  • 2011 – 148,523 miles
  • 2010 – 139,272 miles
  • 2009 – 128,941 miles
  • 2008 – 118,444 miles
  • 2007 – 107,850 miles
  • 2006 – 97,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,664 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,664 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    222,664 miles
    Test number
    862271603360
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail222,661 miles (+2,786)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,661 miles
    Test number
    824769848112
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety water (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass219,875 miles (+2,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    219,875 miles
    Test number
    807677544723
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass217,323 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    217,323 miles
    Test number
    276726065119
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control switch missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail217,314 miles (+4,508)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,314 miles
    Test number
    155728559469
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 21 inch (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass212,806 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    212,806 miles
    Test number
    734418505571
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Fail212,799 miles (+11,442)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,799 miles
    Test number
    738291421162
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass201,357 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    201,357 miles
    Test number
    838714649284
    • AdvisoryWIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARY

  9. Fail201,354 miles (+7,322)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,354 miles
    Test number
    572931015074
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARY

  10. Pass194,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    194,032 miles
    Test number
    157803665498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail194,032 miles (+11,287)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,032 miles
    Test number
    625183065042
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant level low

  12. Pass182,745 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    182,745 miles
    Test number
    249287454065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail182,646 miles (+12,191)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,646 miles
    Test number
    959121844074
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass170,455 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    170,455 miles
    Test number
    787432853074
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail170,421 miles (+11,200)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,421 miles
    Test number
    195490553049
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass159,221 miles (+10,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    159,221 miles
    Test number
    239034542091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass148,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    148,523 miles
    Test number
    688968261048
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail148,523 miles (+9,251)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,523 miles
    Test number
    628487061017
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass139,272 miles (+10,331)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    139,272 miles
    Test number
    710092460081
    • NoteRear bumpstops broken

  20. Pass128,941 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    128,941 miles
    Test number
    811105689007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop broken

  21. Fail128,941 miles (+10,497)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,941 miles
    Test number
    451405589021
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop broken

  22. Pass118,444 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    118,444 miles
    Test number
    784465808125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop broken

  23. Fail118,444 miles (+10,594)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,444 miles
    Test number
    252145308473
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop broken

  24. Pass107,850 miles (+297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    107,850 miles
    Test number
    124408507157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Fail107,553 miles (+10,515)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,553 miles
    Test number
    571701307102
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCoolant temp gauge not working
    • NoteSlight play in both lower front arm ball joints

  26. Pass97,038 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    97,038 miles
    Test number
    242744076000
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T518 BUB

Does T518 BUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T518 BUB expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T518 BUB?
The MOT on T518 BUB expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T518 BUB done?
T518 BUB was recorded at 222,664 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 7,904 miles a year.
Has T518 BUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T518 BUB has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T518 BUB 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 T518 BUB find?
T518 BUB passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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