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Audi A6

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,398 cc

T838 PBLMOT history

T838 PBL is a blue petrol Audi A6 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 218,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
218,521 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 PBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 PBL was last recorded at 218,521 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,513 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,521 miles
  • 2024 – 215,979 miles
  • 2023 – 214,440 miles
  • 2022 – 207,264 miles
  • 2021 – 194,915 miles
  • 2020 – 188,527 miles
  • 2019 – 180,132 miles
  • 2018 – 172,430 miles
  • 2016 – 159,369 miles
  • 2015 – 147,689 miles
  • 2014 – 141,110 miles
  • 2013 – 134,414 miles
  • 2012 – 127,052 miles
  • 2011 – 120,042 miles
  • 2010 – 111,804 miles
  • 2009 – 106,289 miles
  • 2008 – 100,003 miles
  • 2007 – 95,346 miles
  • 2006 – 91,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,521 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL/UPPER/INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,521 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    218,521 miles
    Test number
    882837242019
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL/UPPER/INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail218,513 miles (+2,534)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,513 miles
    Test number
    503495395555
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL/UPPER/INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass215,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    215,979 miles
    Test number
    355371321352
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL/UPPER/INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail215,979 miles (+1,539)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,979 miles
    Test number
    153209136415
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL/UPPER/INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass214,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    214,440 miles
    Test number
    505101347196
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALl/UPPER/ INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail214,440 miles (+7,176)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,440 miles
    Test number
    308933462284
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALl/UPPER/ INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass207,264 miles (+12,349)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    207,264 miles
    Test number
    710201977219
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass194,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    194,915 miles
    Test number
    626030307115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail194,915 miles (+6,388)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,915 miles
    Test number
    182659366723
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass188,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    188,527 miles
    Test number
    907207000254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail188,525 miles (+3)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,525 miles
    Test number
    554182342213
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Fail188,522 miles (+8,390)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,522 miles
    Test number
    652372056037
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass180,132 miles (+7,702)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    180,132 miles
    Test number
    753018306245
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass172,430 miles (+13,061)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    172,430 miles
    Test number
    408247552791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass159,369 miles (+11,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    159,369 miles
    Test number
    579518616365
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass147,689 miles (+6,579)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    147,689 miles
    Test number
    519585708523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,110 miles (+6,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    141,110 miles
    Test number
    555197344304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass134,414 miles (+7,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    134,414 miles
    Test number
    898881753368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass127,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    127,052 miles
    Test number
    355992752368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail127,052 miles (+7,010)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,052 miles
    Test number
    597012552349
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass120,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,042 miles
    Test number
    837961791289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,042 miles (+8,238)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,042 miles
    Test number
    506680091267
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass111,804 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    250609860444
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low

  24. Fail111,804 miles (+5,515)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    392006560148
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low

  25. Pass106,289 miles (+6,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    106,289 miles
    Test number
    984050129192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass100,003 miles (+4,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    541003028128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass95,346 miles (+4,153)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    95,346 miles
    Test number
    492208987003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass91,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    91,193 miles
    Test number
    121001516164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail91,193 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,193 miles
    Test number
    222671816470
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T838 PBL

Does T838 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T838 PBL expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T838 PBL?
The MOT on T838 PBL expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T838 PBL done?
T838 PBL was recorded at 218,521 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 6,738 miles a year.
Has T838 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 PBL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T838 PBL 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 T838 PBL find?
T838 PBL passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all/upper/inner; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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