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DA61 VBL

2011 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Audi A694,878 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025
Pass 25 Nov 2024 185,074 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 185,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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 20 Nov 2023 170,636 miles

Central exhaust clamp missing

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 170,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 155,668 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 155,668 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LEDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 142,238 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 142,036 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,992 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 125,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 112,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 101,687 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 101,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 93,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 80,947 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,280 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,431 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 51,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VBL is a 2011 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

DA61 VBL is a 2011 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is DA61 VBL safe to buy?

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