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Audi A6

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,698 cc

Y15 GELMOT history

Y15 GEL is a grey diesel Audi A6 first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 167,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

Y15 GEL grey Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
167,027 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 GEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 GEL was last recorded at 167,027 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,553 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,474 miles
Average per year
8,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,027 miles
  • 2024 – 165,553 miles
  • 2023 – 163,867 miles
  • 2022 – 160,598 miles
  • 2021 – 156,666 miles
  • 2020 – 150,658 miles
  • 2019 – 144,088 miles
  • 2018 – 136,039 miles
  • 2017 – 125,430 miles
  • 2016 – 114,067 miles
  • 2015 – 105,135 miles
  • 2014 – 96,634 miles
  • 2013 – 75,931 miles
  • 2012 – 55,194 miles
  • 2011 – 39,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,027 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,027 miles (+1,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    167,027 miles
    Test number
    551435427422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass165,553 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,553 miles
    Test number
    792648431756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,867 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,867 miles
    Test number
    606933008966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail163,862 miles (+3,264)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,862 miles
    Test number
    568584535971
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ALL FOUR TYRES ARE FITTED WRONG WAY> (rotational) (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass160,598 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,598 miles
    Test number
    176073384632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,666 miles (+6,008)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,666 miles
    Test number
    236072482204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,658 miles (+6,570)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,658 miles
    Test number
    806277147143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,088 miles (+8,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,088 miles
    Test number
    800539069262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass136,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,039 miles
    Test number
    764518936135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,039 miles (+10,609)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,039 miles
    Test number
    387505129846
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass125,430 miles (+11,363)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    738483934205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,067 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,067 miles
    Test number
    306422108141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,613 miles (+3,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,613 miles
    Test number
    620394538844
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass105,135 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,135 miles
    Test number
    597828745018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,134 miles (+4)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,134 miles
    Test number
    558270445008
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
  16. Fail105,130 miles (+8,496)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    185656105441
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass96,634 miles (+20,703)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,634 miles
    Test number
    607638524029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge
  18. Pass75,931 miles (+20,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,931 miles
    Test number
    558218823095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass55,194 miles (+15,356)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,194 miles
    Test number
    377257142064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front roll bar link arm lower bush split
  20. Pass39,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,838 miles
    Test number
    137276161495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 GEL

Does Y15 GEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 GEL is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y15 GEL?
The MOT on Y15 GEL is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 GEL done?
Y15 GEL was recorded at 167,027 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 8,605 miles a year.
Has Y15 GEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 GEL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y15 GEL 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 Y15 GEL find?
Y15 GEL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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