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BU09 VDX

2009 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,799 mi
Last recorded198,799 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VDX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 198,799 miles

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

underside slight corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2025 196,389 miles

Front An illuminated brake wear indicator is not a reason for failure.

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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

service due on dash

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2024 191,634 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

SURFACE RUST ON UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 28 Jun 2023 188,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2022 182,198 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 180,630 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 179,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 171,683 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 164,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 1.70 mm Requires replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.00 mm Requires replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 155,038 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 148,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 131,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,279 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 100,573 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 83,672 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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BU09 VDX is a 2009 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 104,062 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 BU09 VDX, 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 17 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU09 VDX registered?

BU09 VDX is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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