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FP09 XZW

2009 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,868 mi
Last recorded161,868 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 XZW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 161,868 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 161,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 145,618 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 145,612 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 133,728 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 133,725 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 123,147 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 109,386 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 109,386 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 96,040 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 96,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn smooth also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 86,122 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 72,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge 2255017 98W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 72,918 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge 2255017 98W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,328 miles

During smoke test, engine speed controlled by vehicle to approx. 2500 rpm. FAS not detected error message on Smoke Test machine. No Smoke Test results printed.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel gauge in the red low level warning on

smoke test : rpm limited to approx 1500 screen read fas not detected

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,269 miles

Both front tyres are winter tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Smoke test; message "FAS not detected" displayed on smoke test computer, Engine speed limited to 3000rpm and no print out.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 44,269 miles

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

Both front tyres are winter tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Smoke test; message "FAS not detected" displayed on smoke test computer, Engine speed limited to 3000rpm and no print out.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 33,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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FP09 XZW is a 2009 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP09 XZW, 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 FP09 XZW registered?

FP09 XZW is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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