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AU61 VCL

2011 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,917 mi
Last recorded181,917 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A694,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VCL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 181,917 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 173,628 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 164,478 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 155,266 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 150,661 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 149,646 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 149,644 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 143,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2020 143,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 119,983 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 109,447 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 109,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 101,725 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 20 Feb 2016 76,379 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 76,369 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,367 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VCL is a 2011 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 94,878 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 VCL, 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 15 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU61 VCL registered?

AU61 VCL is a 2011 Audi A6, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is AU61 VCL safe to buy?

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