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HG59 RUU

2010 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,528 mi
Last recorded162,528 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 RUU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 162,528 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 162,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 156,451 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 156,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 152,745 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 152,745 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light

Pass 23 Jan 2023 144,636 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 126,209 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 126,209 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 113,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,538 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,396 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 21 Jul 2016 85,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 73,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,895 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 61,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 61,711 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing, signs that tyre has been run with low pressure

Fail 10 Dec 2013 59,114 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing, signs that tyre has been run with low pressure

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG59 RUU is a 2010 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 99,854 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 HG59 RUU, 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 16 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG59 RUU registered?

HG59 RUU is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 25 January 2010.

Is HG59 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 RUU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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