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Audi A6

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

V57 XUBMOT history

V57 XUB is a silver diesel Audi A6 first used on 13 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

V57 XUB silver Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,177 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V57 XUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V57 XUB was last recorded at 122,177 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,977 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
200 miles
Average per year
3,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,177 miles
  • 2025 – 117,592 miles
  • 2024 – 113,499 miles
  • 2023 – 106,682 miles
  • 2022 – 103,350 miles
  • 2021 – 98,714 miles
  • 2020 – 94,223 miles
  • 2018 – 94,094 miles
  • 2017 – 94,075 miles
  • 2014 – 93,966 miles
  • 2013 – 91,278 miles
  • 2012 – 86,345 miles
  • 2011 – 82,440 miles
  • 2010 – 78,868 miles
  • 2009 – 72,041 miles
  • 2008 – 65,390 miles
  • 2007 – 60,265 miles
  • 2006 – 55,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,177 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,177 miles (+200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,177 miles
    Test number
    702006066856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail121,977 miles (+4,385)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,977 miles
    Test number
    989755442166
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,592 miles (+4,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,592 miles
    Test number
    693368355732
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve clamp split

  4. Pass113,499 miles (+6,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,499 miles
    Test number
    211862768838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy to renew (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,682 miles (+3,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,682 miles
    Test number
    502896653123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass103,350 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,350 miles
    Test number
    421158449150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,311 miles (+4,597)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,311 miles
    Test number
    190984513453
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass98,714 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,714 miles
    Test number
    473392225072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,686 miles (+79)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,686 miles
    Test number
    294836587213
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Fail98,607 miles (+4,384)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,607 miles
    Test number
    547998530592
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass94,223 miles (+129)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,223 miles
    Test number
    263431160947
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to renew hard to see (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Pass94,094 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,094 miles
    Test number
    283058208408
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to renew hard to see (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail94,093 miles (+18)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,093 miles
    Test number
    222191821091
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes out of balance
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to renew [ hard to see ] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail94,075 miles (+109)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,075 miles
    Test number
    383758847957
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component rack nearside (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass93,966 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,966 miles
    Test number
    486613644172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,278 miles (+4,933)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,278 miles
    Test number
    886120643132
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  17. Pass86,345 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,345 miles
    Test number
    588338232123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,440 miles (+3,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,440 miles
    Test number
    829388831181
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass78,868 miles (+6,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,868 miles
    Test number
    480619530178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass72,041 miles (+6,651)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,041 miles
    Test number
    751598339172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,390 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,390 miles
    Test number
    621241748160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,354 miles (+5,089)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,354 miles
    Test number
    703400738145
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear brake hose ferrule corroded

  23. Pass60,265 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,265 miles
    Test number
    444901327138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,214 miles
    Test number
    404733026199
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail55,214 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,214 miles
    Test number
    504073226119
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V57 XUB

Does V57 XUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V57 XUB is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V57 XUB?
The MOT on V57 XUB is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V57 XUB done?
V57 XUB was recorded at 122,177 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,363 miles a year.
Has V57 XUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V57 XUB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V57 XUB 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 V57 XUB find?
V57 XUB passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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