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AE57 SHJ

2007 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,188 mi
Last recorded150,188 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 SHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 150,188 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 150,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 138,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Jan 2023 132,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Pass 15 Feb 2022 128,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

offside rear chassis slightly corroded

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2022 127,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

offside rear chassis slightly corroded

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 124,691 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2021 124,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 97V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 121,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Wasn't leaking before therefore the advisory. (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears smooth on inner edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap badly corroded

general under-body corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2020 121,436 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front window inop

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears smooth on inner edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap badly corroded

general under-body corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2019 119,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear hoses have slight cracks on them. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2018 117,228 miles

Nearside Rear Mild bind on wheel.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 109,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm big bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding on rotation

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 103,888 miles

Front front tyres worn on inner edges and inner sidewalls spliting

Rear rear shocker covers / bump stops in poor condition

engine undertray insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2015 157,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil light on

Pass 10 Jan 2014 148,149 miles

Engine Malfunction light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 134,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,675 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 62,675 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear tyres wearing on edge.

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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AE57 SHJ is a 2007 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 110,176 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE57 SHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 19 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE57 SHJ registered?

AE57 SHJ is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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