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AU61 BOB

2016 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,152 mi
Last recorded68,152 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 BOB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 68,152 miles

emissions too low for test

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Fail 16 Mar 2026 68,150 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

emissions too low for test

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 28 Mar 2025 61,669 miles

emissions too low for test

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Fail 27 Mar 2025 61,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions too low for test

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 22 Mar 2024 53,424 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too low for test

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 30 Mar 2023 47,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

emission too low for test

unable to check all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to check all components on underside of car due to covers

Fail 29 Mar 2023 47,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

emission too low for test

unable to check all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to check all components on underside of car due to covers

Pass 25 Mar 2022 40,047 miles

unable to test all component on underside of car due to covers

unable to test all components in engine bay due to covers

us due to unable to test exhaust emission too low for meter

Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,059 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to register

unable to test most engine bay components due to covers

unable to test most under side components due to covers

Pass 30 Mar 2020 29,409 miles

emissions too clean unable to obtain readings

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 27 Mar 2019 22,887 miles

unable to do smoke test due to low emissions

unable to test all brake pipes,fuel lines, suspension . due to underside covers

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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AU61 BOB is a 2016 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU61 BOB, 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 AU61 BOB registered?

AU61 BOB is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is AU61 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 BOB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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