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L23 MNS

2010 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,829 mi
Last recorded155,829 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 MNS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 155,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

washers missing from front lower arms lock nuts

Fail 13 Nov 2025 155,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 147,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2023 139,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2022 129,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp rotten (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted; sill covers fitted; under trays fitted

nearside front fog lamp innop

Pass 17 Nov 2021 120,274 miles

engine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted

unable to read rpm emissions too clean to register

Fail 17 Nov 2021 120,274 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted

unable to read rpm emissions too clean to register

Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,247 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,609 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,157 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip inside zone A but is under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 104,157 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip inside zone A but is under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 94,955 miles

Crack in O/S/F foglamp unit.

Stonechip in windscreen.

Fail 9 Dec 2017 94,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit.

Crack in O/S/F foglamp unit.

Cut in N/S/R tyre rim protector.

O/S/F tyre won heavily on edges and close to legal limit.

Stonechip in windscreen.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 82,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 82,711 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,617 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 62,563 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 55,124 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,491 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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L23 MNS is a 2010 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L23 MNS, 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 L23 MNS registered?

L23 MNS is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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