Audi A6
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,968 cc
V6 HBEMOT history
V6 HBE is a black diesel Audi A6 first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 177,167 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 177,167 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,716 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 HBE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A6
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 HBE was last recorded at 177,167 miles on 9 Aug 2022, 1,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Jul 2017: 144,955 miles, lower than 145,911 miles on 6 May 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 175,926 miles · 22 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,241 miles
- Average per year
- 6,716 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 177,167 miles
- 2021 – 175,926 miles
- 2020 – 173,034 miles
- 2019 – 164,149 miles
- 2018 – 155,943 miles
- 2017 – 144,955 miles
- 2014 – 144,942 miles
- 2013 – 129,697 miles
- 2012 – 125,814 miles
- 2011 – 118,847 miles
- 2010 – 101,785 miles
- 2009 – 93,019 miles
- 2008 – 83,888 miles
- 2007 – 72,636 miles
- 2006 – 70,863 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,167 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,167 miles (+1,241)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 177,167 miles
- Test number
- 348773130091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,926 miles (+2,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 175,926 miles
- Test number
- 651522394832
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass173,034 miles (+8,885)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 173,034 miles
- Test number
- 406520575686
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both front wings/wheel arches
- AdvisoryMovement detected in off side front upper suspension mounting plate
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass164,149 miles (+8,206)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 164,149 miles
- Test number
- 683109801682
- AdvisoryEngine covers/Under-trays fitted
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryUnder-chassis, brakes, Suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle is heavily under-sealed
Pass155,943 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 155,943 miles
- Test number
- 581108642568
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail155,943 miles (+10,988)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,943 miles
- Test number
- 614999848833
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,955 miles (-956)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 144,955 miles
- Test number
- 417779017577
- AdvisoryEngine covers/Under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS/OS (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (3.5.1i)
Fail145,911 miles (+969)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,911 miles
- Test number
- 607345871151
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2xrear of main (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight misshape
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCorrosion front arches
Pass144,942 miles (+15,245)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 144,942 miles
- Test number
- 328208004399
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass129,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 129,697 miles
- Test number
- 226495893235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,697 miles (+3,883)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,697 miles
- Test number
- 929585693224
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass125,814 miles (+6,967)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 125,814 miles
- Test number
- 428801902486
- NoteVEHICLE TO CLEAN TO MEASURE MEAN VALUE
Pass118,847 miles (+17,062)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 118,847 miles
- Test number
- 756624101369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,785 miles (+8,766)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 101,785 miles
- Test number
- 230034580283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,019 miles (+9,131)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 93,019 miles
- Test number
- 404513179288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,888 miles (+11,252)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 83,888 miles
- Test number
- 332833968407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,636 miles (+1,773)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 72,636 miles
- Test number
- 883749567294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 70,863 miles
- Test number
- 831454786222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 HBE
- Does V6 HBE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V6 HBE expired on 9 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V6 HBE?
- The MOT on V6 HBE expired on 9 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V6 HBE done?
- V6 HBE was recorded at 177,167 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 6,716 miles a year.
- Has V6 HBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 HBE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2018.
- Has the mileage on V6 HBE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V6 HBE find?
- V6 HBE passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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