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DA61 VAX

2011 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,175 mi
Last recorded179,175 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A694,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VAX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 179,175 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 179,168 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 179,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 179,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 151,813 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 151,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 134,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 121,658 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,505 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,084 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,586 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 78,586 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,795 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,517 miles

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

emission test carried out readings too low to register

Fail 13 Nov 2017 64,454 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

emission test carried out readings too low to register

Pass 19 Nov 2016 56,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 40,091 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 27,562 miles

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)

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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DA61 VAX is a 2011 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA61 VAX, 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 DA61 VAX registered?

DA61 VAX is a 2011 Audi A6, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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