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BD57 OTU

2007 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,942 mi
Last recorded154,942 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 OTU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 154,942 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower back arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 152,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 145,438 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 139,226 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 126,337 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 126,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 118,011 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 118,011 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 109,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine cover & under trays fitted

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2017 109,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine cover & under trays fitted

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,174 miles

2 x child seats fitted to rear

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 85,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn and corroded on inner edges

nearside rear park brake performance down compared to the offside rear

Pass 10 May 2013 78,266 miles

bonnet saftey catch stiff

nail o/s/r tyre

rear lights misting up

some deterioration of all four antiroll bar link bushes

some deterioration of all four upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,706 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 68,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,250 miles

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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BD57 OTU is a 2007 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD57 OTU, 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 BD57 OTU registered?

BD57 OTU is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is BD57 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 OTU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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