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188,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure Centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Centre to Rear exhaust joint clamp fractured
Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Centre to Rear exhaust joint clamp fractured
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside Rear ()
Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
High level stop lamp not working
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Centre to Rear exhaust joint clamp fractured
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside Rear ()
Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
High level stop lamp not working
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Centre to Rear exhaust joint, clamp fractured
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside Rear ()
Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All four tyres in poor condition.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All four tyres in poor condition.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DE59 YEL is a 2009 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 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 DE59 YEL, 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.
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DE59 YEL is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 30 October 2009.
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