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AL15 ZAK

2016 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,767 mi
Last recorded171,767 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL15 ZAK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 171,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2026 169,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides - Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides - Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides - Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 154,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 154,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2024 135,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and inner edge misshapen due to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 135,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bulge in inner sidewall has caused a split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and inner edge misshapen due to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 114,847 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 95,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,121 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,692 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs starting to rust pit on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF upper and lower wishbone arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside NSF and NSR seat belts slightly twisted but function ok

Fail 23 Jan 2021 82,692 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs starting to rust pit on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF upper and lower wishbone arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside NSF and NSR seat belts slightly twisted but function ok

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,276 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 51,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat install

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

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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AL15 ZAK is a 2016 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2016 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 63,296 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 AL15 ZAK, 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 10 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL15 ZAK registered?

AL15 ZAK is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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