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HG09 EAY

2009 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,227 mi
Last recorded178,227 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 EAY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 178,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 170,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 170,533 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 144,823 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 144,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 114,153 miles

Rear both rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2021 106,859 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Nearside Rear tyre going bald on inside

Offside Front tyre near limit

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2020 100,674 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2020 100,674 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,660 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 91,658 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,621 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,224 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Fail 8 Feb 2016 80,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,635 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 63,847 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,776 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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HG09 EAY is a 2009 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG09 EAY, 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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HG09 EAY is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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