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Audi A6

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T981 SFEMOT history

T981 SFE is a silver diesel Audi A6 first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 190,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
190,276 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 SFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 SFE was last recorded at 190,276 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 2,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2014: 152,618 miles, lower than 152,619 miles on 15 Oct 2014.
  • 16 Oct 2017: 167,685 miles, lower than 169,929 miles on 18 Oct 2016.

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
187,521 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,755 miles
Average per year
5,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,276 miles
  • 2024 – 187,521 miles
  • 2023 – 185,240 miles
  • 2022 – 183,615 miles
  • 2021 – 180,244 miles
  • 2020 – 177,935 miles
  • 2019 – 175,322 miles
  • 2018 – 172,046 miles
  • 2017 – 167,685 miles
  • 2016 – 169,929 miles
  • 2015 – 157,945 miles
  • 2014 – 152,618 miles
  • 2013 – 145,097 miles
  • 2012 – 139,050 miles
  • 2011 – 134,254 miles
  • 2010 – 126,491 miles
  • 2009 – 121,730 miles
  • 2008 – 116,228 miles
  • 2007 – 109,121 miles
  • 2006 – 96,952 miles
  • 2005 – 87,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,276 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,276 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    190,276 miles
    Test number
    262347802844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,521 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    187,521 miles
    Test number
    684233090146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,240 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    185,240 miles
    Test number
    997766313386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass183,615 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    183,615 miles
    Test number
    826514234111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass180,244 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    180,244 miles
    Test number
    437016158887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass177,935 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,935 miles
    Test number
    210499331239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass175,322 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,322 miles
    Test number
    382771356033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,046 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,046 miles
    Test number
    325096609071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass167,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    167,685 miles
    Test number
    447240412628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail167,685 miles (-2,244)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,685 miles
    Test number
    978353807341
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass169,929 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    169,929 miles
    Test number
    976139573215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens is slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light displayed
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Fail169,929 miles (+11,984)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,929 miles
    Test number
    998207614798
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working no (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens is slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light displayed
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass157,945 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    157,945 miles
    Test number
    778509260228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass152,618 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    152,618 miles
    Test number
    339514594434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail152,619 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,619 miles
    Test number
    599248784277
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. FailMileage not read11 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    598904174216
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/S rear tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass145,097 miles (+15)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    145,097 miles
    Test number
    936096173219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePad wear light on

  18. Fail145,082 miles (+6,032)13 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,082 miles
    Test number
    348713173450
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear An item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePad wear light on

  19. Pass139,050 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    139,050 miles
    Test number
    447215952232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail139,045 miles (+4,791)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,045 miles
    Test number
    296568242297
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass134,254 miles (+412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    134,254 miles
    Test number
    438926761189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail133,842 miles (+7,351)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,842 miles
    Test number
    237265151408
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass126,491 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    126,491 miles
    Test number
    193733070180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail126,480 miles (+4,750)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,480 miles
    Test number
    750686260192
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass121,730 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    121,730 miles
    Test number
    844297069146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail121,723 miles (+5,495)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,723 miles
    Test number
    452472669131
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass116,228 miles (+7,107)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    116,228 miles
    Test number
    264179268184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass109,121 miles (+12,169)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    109,121 miles
    Test number
    712771357192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass96,952 miles (+9,231)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    96,952 miles
    Test number
    614594526112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass87,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    87,721 miles
    Test number
    530573055197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass87,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    87,721 miles
    Test number
    152543955146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 SFE

Does T981 SFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T981 SFE is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T981 SFE?
The MOT on T981 SFE is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T981 SFE done?
T981 SFE was recorded at 190,276 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 5,041 miles a year.
Has T981 SFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 SFE has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T981 SFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T981 SFE find?
T981 SFE passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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