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Audi A6

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,698 cc

W5 HPDMOT history

W5 HPD is a silver diesel Audi A6 first used on 27 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 184,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

W5 HPD silver Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
184,408 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 HPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 HPD was last recorded at 184,408 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,375 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
9,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,408 miles
  • 2024 – 179,416 miles
  • 2023 – 179,383 miles
  • 2022 – 172,854 miles
  • 2020 – 161,983 miles
  • 2019 – 155,349 miles
  • 2018 – 141,614 miles
  • 2017 – 132,670 miles
  • 2016 – 125,543 miles
  • 2015 – 108,279 miles
  • 2014 – 99,123 miles
  • 2013 – 85,240 miles
  • 2012 – 66,155 miles
  • 2011 – 53,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,408 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield is looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine mil lamp is on

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • EML light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear inner sill covered in expanding foam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,408 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    184,408 miles
    Test number
    234992713312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryEngine mil lamp is on
  2. Fail184,375 miles (+4,959)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,375 miles
    Test number
    280055008107
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working door mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine light is on
  3. Pass179,416 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,416 miles
    Test number
    350761291440
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill covered in expanding foam
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail179,383 miles (+6,529)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,383 miles
    Test number
    903246400262
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn and pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill covered in expanding foam
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass172,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    172,854 miles
    Test number
    830885828761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail172,854 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,854 miles
    Test number
    430177255149
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass270,841 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    270,841 km
    Test number
    463097393697
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass161,983 miles (+6,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    161,983 miles
    Test number
    986061744933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass155,349 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,349 miles
    Test number
    625068435490
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect soft (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Fail155,340 miles (+13,726)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,340 miles
    Test number
    332165583833
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect soft (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass141,614 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,614 miles
    Test number
    427550600706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,670 miles (+7,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    132,670 miles
    Test number
    915249564984
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass125,543 miles (+17,264)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,543 miles
    Test number
    647040072589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,279 miles (+9,156)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,279 miles
    Test number
    217641685453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,123 miles (+13,883)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,123 miles
    Test number
    735221514239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,240 miles
    Test number
    997360403272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,240 miles (+19,085)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,240 miles
    Test number
    238749393138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass66,155 miles (+13,102)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,155 miles
    Test number
    208120782068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass53,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,053 miles
    Test number
    658860381092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,053 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,053 miles
    Test number
    656194571037
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about W5 HPD

Does W5 HPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 HPD expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 HPD?
The MOT on W5 HPD expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 HPD done?
W5 HPD was recorded at 184,408 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 9,452 miles a year.
Has W5 HPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 HPD has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 HPD 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 W5 HPD find?
W5 HPD passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear heat shield is loose; engine mil lamp is on.

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