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Audi A6

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

V89 ETSMOT history

V89 ETS is a silver diesel Audi A6 first used on 13 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 225,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
225,120 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V89 ETS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V89 ETS was last recorded at 225,120 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,119 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 225,120 miles
  • 2022 – 223,607 miles
  • 2021 – 221,377 miles
  • 2020 – 220,420 miles
  • 2019 – 216,925 miles
  • 2018 – 212,122 miles
  • 2017 – 202,518 miles
  • 2016 – 194,007 miles
  • 2015 – 185,789 miles
  • 2014 – 184,003 miles
  • 2013 – 181,374 miles
  • 2012 – 178,020 miles
  • 2011 – 175,212 miles
  • 2010 – 171,417 miles
  • 2008 – 165,394 miles
  • 2007 – 162,148 miles
  • 2006 – 152,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,120 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,120 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    225,120 miles
    Test number
    263848543429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail225,119 miles (+1,512)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,119 miles
    Test number
    239414787179
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass223,607 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    223,607 miles
    Test number
    683307891759
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail223,579 miles (+2,202)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,579 miles
    Test number
    271494323478
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass221,377 miles (+957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    221,377 miles
    Test number
    755999277486
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass220,420 miles (+3,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    220,420 miles
    Test number
    618324863254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass216,925 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    216,925 miles
    Test number
    346435852697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass212,122 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    212,122 miles
    Test number
    393701157169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail211,904 miles (+9,386)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,904 miles
    Test number
    699840969288
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass202,518 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    202,518 miles
    Test number
    835575642564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail202,443 miles (+8,436)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,443 miles
    Test number
    126755295927
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass194,007 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    194,007 miles
    Test number
    384831125719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  13. Fail194,004 miles (+8,215)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,004 miles
    Test number
    899092359796
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  14. Pass185,789 miles (+1,786)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    185,789 miles
    Test number
    447073635023
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOff side beam pattern just meeting standard

  15. Pass184,003 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    184,003 miles
    Test number
    385055944083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass181,374 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    181,374 miles
    Test number
    799930853072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass178,020 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    178,020 miles
    Test number
    325751332012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass175,212 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    175,212 miles
    Test number
    559017041002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass171,417 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    171,417 miles
    Test number
    972470460098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass165,394 miles (+3,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    165,394 miles
    Test number
    301557918210
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass162,148 miles (+9,441)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    162,148 miles
    Test number
    144730207277
    • NoteBoth front brake flexy hoses perishing.
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads at 2mm, edges worn to 0mm.(205/55/16w).

  22. Pass152,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    152,707 miles
    Test number
    651623526239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail152,707 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,707 miles
    Test number
    713920226288
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about V89 ETS

Does V89 ETS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V89 ETS expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V89 ETS?
The MOT on V89 ETS expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V89 ETS done?
V89 ETS was recorded at 225,120 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 4,248 miles a year.
Has V89 ETS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V89 ETS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V89 ETS 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 V89 ETS find?
V89 ETS passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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