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Audi A6

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T952 AWLMOT history

T952 AWL is a blue diesel Audi A6 first used on 18 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 202,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2023
Mileage
202,822 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T952 AWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2023
Latest MOT test
23 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T952 AWL was last recorded at 202,822 miles on 23 May 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2012: 139,565 miles, lower than 139,656 miles on 19 Apr 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
202,814 miles · 19 May 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 202,822 miles
  • 2019 – 197,623 miles
  • 2018 – 190,402 miles
  • 2017 – 183,835 miles
  • 2016 – 176,662 miles
  • 2015 – 167,900 miles
  • 2014 – 159,665 miles
  • 2013 – 154,113 miles
  • 2012 – 139,565 miles
  • 2011 – 130,625 miles
  • 2010 – 115,372 miles
  • 2008 – 96,774 miles
  • 2007 – 85,424 miles
  • 2006 – 74,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,822 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass202,822 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    202,822 miles
    Test number
    372997945898
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail202,814 miles (+5,191)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,814 miles
    Test number
    500870864567
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor beam image n/s o/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (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))

  3. Pass197,623 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    197,623 miles
    Test number
    128079479090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail197,623 miles (+7,221)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,623 miles
    Test number
    140653535484
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass190,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    190,402 miles
    Test number
    178566597561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail190,394 miles (+6,559)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,394 miles
    Test number
    653530113409
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass183,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    183,835 miles
    Test number
    914477642802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail183,834 miles (+7,172)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,834 miles
    Test number
    150640141178
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass176,662 miles (+190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    176,662 miles
    Test number
    605410760795
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

  10. Fail176,472 miles (+8,572)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,472 miles
    Test number
    688319359132
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

  11. Pass167,900 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    167,900 miles
    Test number
    497769005236
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBeam image becoming poor
    • NotePas fluid low

  12. Fail167,892 miles (+8,227)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,892 miles
    Test number
    489529405208
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBeam image becoming poor
    • NotePas fluid low

  13. Pass159,665 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    159,665 miles
    Test number
    459014184172
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail159,592 miles (+5,479)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,592 miles
    Test number
    529387374147
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass154,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    154,113 miles
    Test number
    989529073181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail154,113 miles (+14,548)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,113 miles
    Test number
    956655373137
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass139,565 miles (-91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    139,565 miles
    Test number
    475551712151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail139,656 miles (+9,031)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,656 miles
    Test number
    985070812143
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass130,625 miles (+15,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    130,625 miles
    Test number
    598505821113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass115,372 miles (+18,598)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    115,372 miles
    Test number
    260921170084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,774 miles (+11,350)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    96,774 miles
    Test number
    452198938353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    85,424 miles
    Test number
    624532187297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,424 miles (+11,377)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,424 miles
    Test number
    384546877475
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass74,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,047 miles
    Test number
    512374566241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,047 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,047 miles
    Test number
    813544266276
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T952 AWL

Does T952 AWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T952 AWL expired on 22 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T952 AWL?
The MOT on T952 AWL expired on 22 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T952 AWL done?
T952 AWL was recorded at 202,822 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2022, an average of 8,219 miles a year.
Has T952 AWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T952 AWL has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T952 AWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T952 AWL find?
T952 AWL passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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