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DU59 LKE

2009 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

244,003 mi
Last recorded244,003 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 LKE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 244,003 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions too low to register on smoke machine.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 243,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions too low to register on smoke machine.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 218,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on edges

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2024 218,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on edges

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2023 200,634 miles

Front bumper has damage

Offside mirror has minor damage

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 200,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has worn to ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has worn to ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper has damage

Offside mirror has minor damage

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 187,834 miles

Damage to front exhaust heat shield

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

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

Some damage to front bumper

Fail 1 Apr 2022 187,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Damage to front exhaust heat shield

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

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

Some damage to front bumper

Pass 18 Jan 2021 171,812 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 151,943 miles

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

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

Undertray slightly loose

Pass 8 Jul 2018 136,474 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 123,581 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 98,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light has 1 led not working

nsr tyre is on 2mm

osr tyre is on 2mm

osr tyre wall is cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,016 miles

rear tyres getting low in tread 3mm

Fail 20 Jul 2012 57,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres getting low in tread 3mm

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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DU59 LKE is a 2009 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU59 LKE, 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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DU59 LKE is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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