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Audi A6

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,771 cc

T531 BBYMOT history

T531 BBY is a silver petrol Audi A6 first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 159,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
159,001 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
2,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 BBY was last recorded at 159,001 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,997 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,001 miles
  • 2024 – 156,200 miles
  • 2023 – 153,819 miles
  • 2022 – 152,226 miles
  • 2021 – 150,301 miles
  • 2020 – 148,169 miles
  • 2019 – 147,044 miles
  • 2018 – 145,304 miles
  • 2017 – 143,708 miles
  • 2016 – 141,528 miles
  • 2015 – 138,587 miles
  • 2014 – 134,520 miles
  • 2013 – 130,181 miles
  • 2012 – 128,516 miles
  • 2011 – 126,652 miles
  • 2010 – 123,791 miles
  • 2009 – 120,019 miles
  • 2008 – 116,962 miles
  • 2007 – 112,886 miles
  • 2006 – 108,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,001 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nail in nearside rear tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake discs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

35 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,001 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    159,001 miles
    Test number
    417391959134
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,997 miles (+2,797)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,997 miles
    Test number
    313968721802
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust excessively blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    156,200 miles
    Test number
    903255765860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,198 miles (+2,379)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,198 miles
    Test number
    709198170840
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass153,819 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,819 miles
    Test number
    109797357899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail153,818 miles (+1,592)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,818 miles
    Test number
    211528174498
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass152,226 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    152,226 miles
    Test number
    172714588036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    150,301 miles
    Test number
    307032103281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty

  9. Fail150,301 miles (+2,132)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,301 miles
    Test number
    896738948206
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty

  10. Pass148,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    148,169 miles
    Test number
    344871273803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail148,165 miles (+1,121)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,165 miles
    Test number
    354349680060
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass147,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,044 miles
    Test number
    633131779347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail147,044 miles (+1,740)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,044 miles
    Test number
    578041515198
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass145,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,304 miles
    Test number
    248451834098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail145,304 miles (+1,596)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,304 miles
    Test number
    462837809889
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass143,708 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    143,708 miles
    Test number
    905824899699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail143,708 miles (+2,180)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,708 miles
    Test number
    606014940842
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass141,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,528 miles
    Test number
    292238719261
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Fail141,528 miles (+2,941)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,528 miles
    Test number
    247761410352
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass138,587 miles (+4,067)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    138,587 miles
    Test number
    295205315266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty
    • NoteAll four front upper suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  21. Pass134,520 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,520 miles
    Test number
    907854924228
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine misfiring on idle

  22. Fail134,520 miles (+4,339)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,520 miles
    Test number
    357583724237
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine misfiring on idle

  23. Pass130,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    130,181 miles
    Test number
    517540113270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail130,181 miles (+1,665)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,181 miles
    Test number
    386340813242
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  25. Pass128,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    128,516 miles
    Test number
    215462122225
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail128,516 miles (+1,864)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,516 miles
    Test number
    669622322257
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass126,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    126,652 miles
    Test number
    397834321293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail126,652 miles (+2,861)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,652 miles
    Test number
    578744221262
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass123,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    123,791 miles
    Test number
    201917290494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail123,790 miles (+3,771)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,790 miles
    Test number
    232047790178
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  31. Pass120,019 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    120,019 miles
    Test number
    112370929280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail116,962 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    903463218275
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  33. Pass116,962 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    994423818244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass112,886 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    112,886 miles
    Test number
    264780107294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass108,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    108,339 miles
    Test number
    761910916271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T531 BBY

Does T531 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 BBY expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 BBY?
The MOT on T531 BBY expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 BBY done?
T531 BBY was recorded at 159,001 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 2,652 miles a year.
Has T531 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 BBY has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T531 BBY 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 T531 BBY find?
T531 BBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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