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EY09 NKG

2009 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,703 mi
Last recorded178,703 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 NKG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 178,703 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 178,703 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 171,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 171,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 168,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 168,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 159,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn more on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 159,743 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust sleeve corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn more on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 152,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 152,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 145,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 145,079 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 139,359 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stalk stiff to operate.

Too clean for emissions test.

Fail 14 Feb 2020 139,247 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt stalk stiff to operate.

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

Too clean for emissions test.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 127,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre bold on very inner edge.

To clean for emissions test.

Pass 24 Feb 2018 116,172 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear on its inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 108,124 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,003 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 94,661 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2014 68,070 miles

Child seat fitted to N/s/r

Emissions too clean to register

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,070 miles

Child seat fitted to N/s/r

Emissions too clean to register

Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,559 miles

O/s/r tyre 3-4mm and perished.

Child seat fitted to N/s/r.

N/s/r tyre 3mm and perished.

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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EY09 NKG is a 2009 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EY09 NKG, 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 EY09 NKG registered?

EY09 NKG is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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