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E21 TJS

2009 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,907 mi
Last recorded195,907 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 TJS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 195,907 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 189,278 miles

Near side rear brake caliper, slight stain.

Pass 7 Dec 2023 185,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 181,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 181,205 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 174,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 174,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 169,632 miles

Reverse lamps inop

Pass 4 Sep 2019 165,807 miles

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2019 165,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2018 157,830 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 149,818 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 135,348 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 121,235 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,878 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 81,878 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,726 miles

Rear seats folded down at time of test, unable to check o/s/r and centre seatbelts

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

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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E21 TJS is a 2009 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E21 TJS, 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 E21 TJS registered?

E21 TJS is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 6 May 2009.

Is E21 TJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 TJS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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