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Audi A6

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,698 cc

Y21 FLNMOT history

Y21 FLN is a red diesel Audi A6 first used on 18 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

Y21 FLN red Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
172,119 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 FLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 FLN was last recorded at 172,119 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2019: 121,995 miles, lower than 125,053 miles on 5 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,398 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,721 miles
Average per year
6,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,119 miles
  • 2025 – 169,398 miles
  • 2024 – 163,711 miles
  • 2023 – 156,830 miles
  • 2022 – 150,675 miles
  • 2021 – 144,937 miles
  • 2020 – 139,263 miles
  • 2019 – 121,995 miles
  • 2018 – 125,053 miles
  • 2017 – 117,255 miles
  • 2016 – 111,303 miles
  • 2015 – 105,042 miles
  • 2014 – 99,646 miles
  • 2013 – 86,931 miles
  • 2012 – 80,265 miles
  • 2011 – 69,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,119 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,119 miles (+2,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    172,119 miles
    Test number
    914002622174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass169,398 miles (+5,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,398 miles
    Test number
    566429749598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass163,711 miles (+6,881)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    163,711 miles
    Test number
    904987209752
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass156,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    156,830 miles
    Test number
    808980382604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail156,830 miles (+6,155)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,830 miles
    Test number
    541065768123
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,675 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    150,675 miles
    Test number
    759560654742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    144,937 miles
    Test number
    919294801535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail144,937 miles (+5,674)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,937 miles
    Test number
    697220968986
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass139,263 miles (+17,268)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    139,263 miles
    Test number
    392920698929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,995 miles (-3,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    121,995 miles
    Test number
    166178852965
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass125,053 miles (+7,798)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,053 miles
    Test number
    727034628982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,255 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,255 miles
    Test number
    362021968881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail117,255 miles (+5,952)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,255 miles
    Test number
    366621095521
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass111,303 miles (+6,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,303 miles
    Test number
    283596406227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass105,042 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,042 miles
    Test number
    206788595024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,646 miles (+12,715)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,646 miles
    Test number
    298600354153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,931 miles (+6,666)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    689083793098
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs heavily lipped and corroded on inner edges

  18. Pass80,265 miles (+10,365)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,265 miles
    Test number
    197543792410
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped
    • NoteWiper blades smearing

  19. Pass69,900 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,900 miles
    Test number
    929855591094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll disks worn

Questions about Y21 FLN

Does Y21 FLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 FLN is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 FLN?
The MOT on Y21 FLN is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 FLN done?
Y21 FLN was recorded at 172,119 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,799 miles a year.
Has Y21 FLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 FLN has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y21 FLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y21 FLN find?
Y21 FLN passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear bush; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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