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Audi A6

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,771 cc

T834 RBLMOT history

T834 RBL is a blue petrol Audi A6 first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 176,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
176,219 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T834 RBL
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
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T834 RBL was last recorded at 176,219 miles on 4 Apr 2022, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,881 miles · 23 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
338 miles
Average per year
3,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,219 miles
  • 2021 – 175,881 miles
  • 2020 – 175,202 miles
  • 2018 – 173,562 miles
  • 2017 – 172,043 miles
  • 2016 – 168,177 miles
  • 2015 – 167,579 miles
  • 2014 – 166,425 miles
  • 2013 – 164,776 miles
  • 2012 – 161,141 miles
  • 2011 – 157,153 miles
  • 2010 – 151,560 miles
  • 2009 – 146,154 miles
  • 2008 – 140,985 miles
  • 2007 – 133,867 miles
  • 2006 – 124,752 miles
  • 2005 – 118,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,219 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine mounts deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,219 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    176,219 miles
    Test number
    788221660239
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail176,219 miles (+338)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,219 miles
    Test number
    146910287330
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,881 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    175,881 miles
    Test number
    192659957153
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail175,878 miles (+676)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,878 miles
    Test number
    680397380806
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,202 miles (+1,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,202 miles
    Test number
    789567863362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midle joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    173,562 miles
    Test number
    596079304120
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail173,562 miles (+1,519)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,562 miles
    Test number
    841009785301
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    172,043 miles
    Test number
    839912118541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding

  9. Fail172,043 miles (+3,866)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,043 miles
    Test number
    238463871976
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding

  10. Pass168,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    168,177 miles
    Test number
    969918380582
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine mounts deteriorated

  11. Fail168,177 miles (+598)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,177 miles
    Test number
    240543910352
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSuspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis rear diff mount defective (2.4.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine mounts deteriorated

  12. Pass167,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    167,579 miles
    Test number
    137128235154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail167,579 miles (+1,154)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,579 miles
    Test number
    996325035167
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass166,425 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    166,425 miles
    Test number
    377174114115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass164,776 miles (+3,635)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    164,776 miles
    Test number
    746012023108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing and splitting

  16. Pass161,141 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    161,141 miles
    Test number
    269949732445
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteNsf lower arm rear bush worn
    • NoteOsf wheel dented

  17. Fail161,141 miles (+3,988)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,141 miles
    Test number
    999346432120
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteNsf lower arm rear bush worn
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf wheel dented

  18. Fail157,153 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,153 miles
    Test number
    216073921447
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass157,153 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    157,153 miles
    Test number
    846093021195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass151,560 miles (+5,406)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    151,560 miles
    Test number
    404816410163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass146,154 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    146,154 miles
    Test number
    244271949136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail146,145 miles (+5,160)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,145 miles
    Test number
    583688739184
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  23. Pass140,985 miles (+7,118)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    140,985 miles
    Test number
    591336248210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail133,867 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,867 miles
    Test number
    343805707498
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  25. Pass133,867 miles (+9,115)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    133,867 miles
    Test number
    873555607211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass124,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    124,752 miles
    Test number
    234952596186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail124,752 miles (+6,428)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,752 miles
    Test number
    140121796102
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass118,324 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    118,324 miles
    Test number
    472472565233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail118,237 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,237 miles
    Test number
    792469355224
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES AND O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.BOTH TYRES HAVE STEPED OUTTER TREAD.

Questions about T834 RBL

Does T834 RBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T834 RBL expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T834 RBL?
The MOT on T834 RBL expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T834 RBL done?
T834 RBL was recorded at 176,219 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2022, an average of 3,504 miles a year.
Has T834 RBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T834 RBL has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T834 RBL 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 T834 RBL find?
T834 RBL passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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