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GJ59 WLV

2009 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,424 mi
Last recorded170,424 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 WLV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 170,424 miles

Front fan support corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 170,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front fan support corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 166,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 166,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 161,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 161,005 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 155,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 155,624 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 151,208 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 151,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 147,118 miles

ns front top ball joint rubber deteriated customer advised

Fail 30 Sep 2020 147,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

ns front top ball joint rubber deteriated customer advised

Pass 1 Oct 2019 142,648 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 142,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 136,186 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 123,768 miles

Under tray fitted.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 123,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 112,927 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 100,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,352 miles

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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GJ59 WLV is a 2009 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ59 WLV, 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 GJ59 WLV registered?

GJ59 WLV is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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