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DW51 JVW

2009 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

283,320 mi
Last recorded283,320 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW51 JVW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2025 283,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit on inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit on inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 263,097 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 244,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 244,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light also flickers (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light also flickers (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 223,846 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 223,846 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 200,653 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 200,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Slight Oil leak leaking from sump bung repaired (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 182,312 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 182,312 miles

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust clamp corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 167,465 miles

Front Exhaust coupler is corroded.

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 167,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Exhaust coupler is corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 147,553 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 147,553 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 128,530 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 108,785 miles

All four tyres worn unevenly on inside edges.

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,535 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 87,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,417 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,684 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,713 miles

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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DW51 JVW is a 2009 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DW51 JVW, 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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What year was DW51 JVW registered?

DW51 JVW is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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