# RY03ZDM — AUDI A6 MOT History & Vehicle Check

RY03ZDM is a Blue AUDI A6, Diesel (1871cc), first registered 2003-08-07. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for RY03ZDM — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | RY03ZDM |
| Make | AUDI |
| Model | A6 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1871cc |
| First registered | 2003-08-07 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-11-19 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 29
- Passes: 20
- Fails: 9
- Pass rate: 68.97%
- Total defects recorded: 131

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 12:11:53 | PASSED | 195,484 MI | 2026-11-19 00:00:00 |
| 2024-11-20 08:50:59 | PASSED | 193,422 MI | 2025-11-19 00:00:00 |
| 2024-11-11 09:46:57 | FAILED | 193,408 MI | — |
| 2023-10-18 09:04:09 | PASSED | 190,953 MI | 2024-10-17 00:00:00 |
| 2023-10-03 16:02:19 | FAILED | 190,886 MI | — |
| 2022-09-29 09:54:26 | PASSED | 189,493 MI | 2023-09-28 00:00:00 |
| 2021-08-24 12:34:22 | PASSED | 187,567 MI | 2022-09-01 00:00:00 |
| 2020-09-02 10:48:42 | PASSED | 186,223 MI | 2021-09-01 00:00:00 |
| 2020-08-25 11:51:47 | FAILED | 186,223 MI | — |
| 2019-08-14 10:00:40 | PASSED | 184,684 MI | 2020-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2018-08-07 14:56:53 | PASSED | 179,979 MI | 2019-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2018-08-02 09:39:53 | FAILED | 179,941 MI | — |
| 2017-08-16 14:08:48 | PASSED | 174,726 MI | 2018-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2016-08-04 16:20:27 | PASSED | 168,895 MI | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2015-08-07 10:33:32 | PASSED | 162,808 MI | 2016-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2014-08-07 13:22:41 | PASSED | 156,569 MI | 2015-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-31 15:04:33 | FAILED | 156,569 MI | — |
| 2013-07-30 14:00:57 | PASSED | 152,067 MI | 2014-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2012-08-17 12:28:00 | PASSED | 145,978 MI | 2013-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2012-08-16 10:47:50 | FAILED | 145,964 MI | — |
| 2011-08-10 12:28:22 | PASSED | 141,641 MI | 2012-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2011-08-08 12:31:59 | FAILED | 141,580 MI | — |
| 2010-08-18 16:34:29 | PASSED | 135,965 MI | 2011-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2010-08-17 16:02:50 | FAILED | 135,965 MI | — |
| 2009-08-12 11:31:50 | PASSED | 127,652 MI | 2010-08-12 00:00:00 |
| 2008-08-13 11:38:10 | PASSED | 119,688 MI | 2009-08-12 00:00:00 |
| 2007-08-07 12:58:19 | PASSED | 106,114 MI | 2008-08-07 00:00:00 |
| 2007-08-07 11:29:25 | FAILED | 106,114 MI | — |
| 2006-07-28 17:00:05 | PASSED | 90,543 MI | 2007-08-07 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-11-20 12:11:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2024-11-20 08:50:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2024-11-11 09:46:57 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- MAJOR: Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2023-10-18 09:04:09 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear shock absorbers corroded
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2023-10-03 16:02:19 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front and Rear shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion.
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

**2022-09-29 09:54:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

**2021-08-24 12:34:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

**2020-09-02 10:48:42 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: sill covers and under trays fitted
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

**2020-08-25 11:51:47 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- ADVISORY: sill covers and under trays fitted
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed (4.1.4 (b))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

**2019-08-14 10:00:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

**2018-08-07 14:56:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in section B. (3.2 (a) (i))

**2018-08-02 09:39:53 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MINOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in section B. (3.2 (a) (i))

**2017-08-16 14:08:48 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

**2016-08-04 16:20:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

**2015-08-07 10:33:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2014-08-07 13:22:41 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2014-07-31 15:04:33 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FAIL: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

**2013-07-30 14:00:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

**2012-08-16 10:47:50 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2011-08-10 12:28:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

**2011-08-08 12:31:59 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

**2010-08-18 16:34:29 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: both front brake hoses heavily perished
- USER ENTERED: small chips in windscreen
- USER ENTERED: sill covers and undertrays fitted
- USER ENTERED: rear brake pads wearing low
- USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre wearing low and perished
- USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit
- USER ENTERED: both cv gaitors perished

**2010-08-17 16:02:50 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- USER ENTERED: small chips in windscreen
- USER ENTERED: sill covers and undertrays fitted
- USER ENTERED: rear brake pads wearing low
- USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre wearing low and perished
- USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit
- USER ENTERED: both front brake hoses heavily perished
- USER ENTERED: both cv gaitors perished

**2007-08-07 11:29:25 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for RY03ZDM is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/RY03ZDM. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.