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Audi A6

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,496 cc

X453 ABLMOT history

X453 ABL is a blue diesel Audi A6 first used on 4 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

X453 ABL blue Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
176,904 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X453 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X453 ABL was last recorded at 176,904 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 3,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,453 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,451 miles
Average per year
6,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,904 miles
  • 2022 – 173,453 miles
  • 2021 – 170,089 miles
  • 2020 – 165,973 miles
  • 2019 – 159,650 miles
  • 2018 – 154,169 miles
  • 2017 – 145,224 miles
  • 2016 – 137,220 miles
  • 2015 – 128,759 miles
  • 2014 – 116,946 miles
  • 2013 – 111,386 miles
  • 2012 – 104,966 miles
  • 2011 – 100,183 miles
  • 2010 – 89,645 miles
  • 2009 – 80,298 miles
  • 2007 – 65,848 miles
  • 2006 – 62,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,904 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,904 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    176,904 miles
    Test number
    877740014336
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail176,904 miles (+3,451)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,904 miles
    Test number
    896780397496
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass173,453 miles (+3,364)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    173,453 miles
    Test number
    657603214703
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass170,089 miles (+4,116)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,089 miles
    Test number
    251360562037
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass165,973 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    165,973 miles
    Test number
    365837500966
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail165,973 miles (+6,323)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,973 miles
    Test number
    982108965800
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass159,650 miles (+5,481)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,650 miles
    Test number
    901045122233
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass154,169 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    154,169 miles
    Test number
    356567496997
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Fail154,169 miles (+8,945)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,169 miles
    Test number
    959441607865
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass145,224 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,224 miles
    Test number
    607969028735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,198 miles (+7,978)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,198 miles
    Test number
    778170220055
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Pass137,220 miles (+8,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,220 miles
    Test number
    911992893025
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail128,759 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,759 miles
    Test number
    249480055133
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass128,759 miles (+11,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,759 miles
    Test number
    788980755175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass116,946 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    116,946 miles
    Test number
    599298044190
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail116,946 miles (+5,560)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,946 miles
    Test number
    219147544171
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass111,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,386 miles
    Test number
    398883043130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail111,386 miles (+6,420)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,386 miles
    Test number
    455193143146
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre size - 205/55/16/W

  19. Pass104,966 miles (+4,783)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,966 miles
    Test number
    955504742102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass100,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    100,183 miles
    Test number
    526311751146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail100,183 miles (+10,538)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,183 miles
    Test number
    216707441181
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass89,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    89,645 miles
    Test number
    373585140176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,645 miles (+9,347)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,645 miles
    Test number
    970515640124
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  24. Pass80,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,298 miles
    Test number
    933542759146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail80,298 miles (+14,450)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,298 miles
    Test number
    201329049439
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass65,848 miles (+3,552)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,848 miles
    Test number
    464530227454
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass62,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,296 miles
    Test number
    644027046229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X453 ABL

Does X453 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X453 ABL expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X453 ABL?
The MOT on X453 ABL expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X453 ABL done?
X453 ABL was recorded at 176,904 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 6,724 miles a year.
Has X453 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X453 ABL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X453 ABL 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 X453 ABL find?
X453 ABL passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 1 more.

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