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DEL 160Y

2010 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,799 mi
Last recorded178,799 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 160Y
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 178,799 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 174,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 174,653 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 170,657 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front TPMS light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 166,535 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 166,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 160,658 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 155,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 150,431 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 150,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 145,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 140,277 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 136,092 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Both rear tyre valves perished

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 116,271 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,294 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,663 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs very worn

Water pump leaking

Fail 25 Mar 2014 80,663 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs very worn

Water pump leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,368 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DEL 160Y is a 2010 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 99,854 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 DEL 160Y, 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 16 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DEL 160Y registered?

DEL 160Y is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is DEL 160Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEL 160Y shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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