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EX09 LKU

2009 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

285,450 mi
Last recorded285,450 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 LKU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 285,450 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 267,620 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight interference (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2025 267,619 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight interference (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 250,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2024 250,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2023 233,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2023 233,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2022 217,291 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 203,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 193,632 miles

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

No smoke detected on emissions test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 176,111 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 158,878 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cut to outer sidewall

Rear both tyres wear to inner edges

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 158,602 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre slight cut to outer sidewall

Rear both tyres wear to inner edges

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 141,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 123,749 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 121,200 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 103,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

emissions too low to register on smokemeter

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 May 2014 103,809 miles

emissions too low to register on smokemeter

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 May 2013 82,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,285 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,572 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 63,572 miles

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

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

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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EX09 LKU is a 2009 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EX09 LKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX09 LKU registered?

EX09 LKU is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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The MOT history for EX09 LKU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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