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EF09 LKA

2009 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,678 mi
Last recorded170,678 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 LKA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 170,678 miles

rear suspension components has light surface corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2025 158,134 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test various items around rear view mirror ()

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted to top of screen (3.2 (b) (i))

light surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2024 155,527 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 154,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Nov 2021 151,770 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 146,093 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 128,779 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 106,761 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 106,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 91,325 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 91,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,247 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 79,057 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,222 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 57,280 miles

no emissions detected

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,048 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 48,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,266 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

engine oil level requires top up.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 33,038 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

engine oil level requires top up.

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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EF09 LKA is a 2009 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 EF09 LKA, 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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EF09 LKA is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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