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Audi A6

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,771 cc

T54 NKJMOT history

T54 NKJ is a blue petrol Audi A6 first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2020 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2020
Mileage
172,628 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 NKJ
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
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T54 NKJ was last recorded at 172,628 miles on 13 Jul 2022, 1,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,113 miles · 3 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
1,515 miles
Average per year
7,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,628 miles
  • 2019 – 171,113 miles
  • 2017 – 167,266 miles
  • 2016 – 163,840 miles
  • 2015 – 152,024 miles
  • 2014 – 142,150 miles
  • 2013 – 135,114 miles
  • 2012 – 128,210 miles
  • 2011 – 123,278 miles
  • 2010 – 119,301 miles
  • 2009 – 99,320 miles
  • 2008 – 81,688 miles
  • 2007 – 66,374 miles
  • 2006 – 52,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,628 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested dry bearing noise from timing belt area, belt history unknown (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail172,628 miles (+1,515)10 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,628 miles
    Test number
    838630454911
    • MajorEmissions not tested dry bearing noise from timing belt area, belt history unknown (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass171,113 miles (+3,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,113 miles
    Test number
    382635756890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass167,266 miles (+3,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    167,266 miles
    Test number
    631325419435
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  4. Pass163,840 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    163,840 miles
    Test number
    572777540297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  5. Fail163,834 miles (+11,810)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,834 miles
    Test number
    344937397746
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear facing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted, belt not checked

  6. Pass152,024 miles (+9,874)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    152,024 miles
    Test number
    988889725020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise engine oil leak

  7. Pass142,150 miles (+7,036)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    142,150 miles
    Test number
    439058144099
    • NoteAdvise both rear brake discs are pitted and corroded
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat installation

  8. Pass135,114 miles (+6,904)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    135,114 miles
    Test number
    829450753001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise engine oil leak

  9. Pass128,210 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    128,210 miles
    Test number
    288320212183
    • NoteRear pads very low

  10. Fail128,210 miles (+4,932)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,210 miles
    Test number
    908487102193
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteRear pads very low

  11. Pass123,278 miles (+3,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    123,278 miles
    Test number
    108197411147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass119,301 miles (+19,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    119,301 miles
    Test number
    773502040125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass99,320 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    99,320 miles
    Test number
    563472949108
    • NoteAll discs rusty

  14. Fail99,320 miles (+17,632)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,320 miles
    Test number
    691831349176
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll discs rusty

  15. Pass81,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,688 miles
    Test number
    523721228118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,686 miles (+15,312)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,686 miles
    Test number
    640001128174
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  17. Pass66,374 miles (+14,079)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,374 miles
    Test number
    712005417120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,295 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,295 miles
    Test number
    182115416102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,220 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,220 miles
    Test number
    233314816193
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T54 NKJ

Does T54 NKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T54 NKJ expired on 2 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T54 NKJ?
The MOT on T54 NKJ expired on 2 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T54 NKJ done?
T54 NKJ was recorded at 172,628 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2022, an average of 7,424 miles a year.
Has T54 NKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 NKJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T54 NKJ 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 T54 NKJ find?
T54 NKJ failed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2022 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: emissions not tested dry bearing noise from timing belt area, belt history unknown; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm, and 17 more.

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