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FOS 78R

2009 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

164,609 mi
Last recorded164,609 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOS 78R
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 164,609 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 163,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 163,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 161,562 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 159,162 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 156,898 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 155,446 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 147,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 139,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 132,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,478 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,395 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,964 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,843 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 40,843 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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FOS 78R is a 2009 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOS 78R, 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 FOS 78R registered?

FOS 78R is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is FOS 78R safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOS 78R shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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