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DX59 MZY

2009 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,041 mi
Last recorded157,041 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 MZY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 157,041 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 148,308 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 148,122 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 140,695 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 129,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 120,108 miles

Exhaust flexi has play not blowing

Front subframe rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2020 110,642 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 101,622 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 101,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed MARKED YELLOW - 255 35 19 96Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN / BRAKE DISC'S LIPPED/CORRODED

REAR WIPER ARM / BLADE MISSING

Pass 22 Dec 2017 77,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 77,194 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wing covers damaged and insecure at front

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear prop shaft bolts loose

Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,449 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 76,449 miles

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,043 miles

Centre high level (additional) stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 47,304 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 47,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,253 miles

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

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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DX59 MZY is a 2009 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX59 MZY, 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 DX59 MZY registered?

DX59 MZY is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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