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Audi A6

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,771 cc

W228 DWXMOT history

W228 DWX is a green petrol Audi A6 first used on 18 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 186,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

W228 DWX green Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2025
Mileage
186,463 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 DWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 DWX was last recorded at 186,463 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 3,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,946 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,517 miles
Average per year
4,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 186,463 miles
  • 2023 – 182,946 miles
  • 2022 – 180,714 miles
  • 2021 – 178,247 miles
  • 2020 – 177,656 miles
  • 2019 – 175,062 miles
  • 2018 – 169,423 miles
  • 2017 – 166,404 miles
  • 2016 – 161,499 miles
  • 2015 – 157,796 miles
  • 2014 – 153,928 miles
  • 2013 – 144,410 miles
  • 2012 – 136,689 miles
  • 2011 – 130,968 miles
  • 2010 – 126,227 miles
  • 2009 – 118,724 miles
  • 2008 – 112,581 miles
  • 2007 – 107,196 miles
  • 2006 – 101,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,463 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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,463 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    186,463 miles
    Test number
    266836571534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,946 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    182,946 miles
    Test number
    420555837995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    180,714 miles
    Test number
    966817915286
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail180,714 miles (+2,467)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,714 miles
    Test number
    150104685642
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer missing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,247 miles (+591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    178,247 miles
    Test number
    372635632036
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass177,656 miles (+2,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    177,656 miles
    Test number
    736463723995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass175,062 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,062 miles
    Test number
    171613974753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    169,423 miles
    Test number
    787648935100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail169,423 miles (+3,019)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,423 miles
    Test number
    760085143976
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass166,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    166,404 miles
    Test number
    952798562948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,404 miles (+4,905)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,404 miles
    Test number
    672426723052
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass161,499 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    161,499 miles
    Test number
    245243325255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass157,796 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    157,796 miles
    Test number
    666904355020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail157,790 miles (+3,862)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,790 miles
    Test number
    177524345024
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass153,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    153,928 miles
    Test number
    199392664418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail153,928 miles (+9,518)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,928 miles
    Test number
    107022964447
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass144,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    144,410 miles
    Test number
    577835363076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail144,410 miles (+7,721)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,410 miles
    Test number
    619858653029
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass136,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,689 miles
    Test number
    855795562086
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail136,689 miles (+5,721)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,689 miles
    Test number
    766911362043
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass130,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    130,968 miles
    Test number
    679552941039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail130,968 miles (+4,741)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,968 miles
    Test number
    536148731022
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass126,227 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    126,227 miles
    Test number
    340972460047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail126,182 miles (+7,458)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,182 miles
    Test number
    690338150083
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass118,724 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    118,724 miles
    Test number
    514882169079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail118,721 miles (+6,140)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,721 miles
    Test number
    621999259077
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass112,581 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    112,581 miles
    Test number
    403731868044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass107,196 miles (+5,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    654751557074
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass101,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    101,861 miles
    Test number
    521372866077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail101,861 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,861 miles
    Test number
    542689256012
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about W228 DWX

Does W228 DWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 DWX expired on 2 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 DWX?
The MOT on W228 DWX expired on 2 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 DWX done?
W228 DWX was recorded at 186,463 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 4,593 miles a year.
Has W228 DWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 DWX has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on W228 DWX 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 W228 DWX find?
W228 DWX passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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