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LA53 LAY

2007 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,698 mi
Last recorded109,698 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 LAY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 109,698 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 109,697 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 97,498 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 93,722 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 75,179 miles

eml light on

Pass 12 May 2022 55,013 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 54,592 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 50,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside front tyre has minor cut on wall.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,693 miles

nearside front tyre has minor cut on side wall.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,058 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 54,058 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose and minor leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,917 miles

engine check light on dash.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,913 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 37,913 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing excessively on inner edge and has cut on side wall. (4.1.E.1)

engine check light on dash.

nearside front tyre has deep cut in side wall.

nearside rear tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,065 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,889 miles

cuts in side walls n/sf n/s/r and o/s/r but not down to the cords

Fail 21 Mar 2014 27,884 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

security of n/s headlamp unit

slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

slight side wall damage to n/s/r tyre

slight side wall damage to o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,312 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat. Unable to fully inspect adult seat back or seat belt

Child seat fitted in offside rear seat. Unable to fully inspect adult seat back or seat belt

Fail 13 Mar 2013 23,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat. Unable to fully inspect adult seat back or seat belt

Child seat fitted in offside rear seat. Unable to fully inspect adult seat back or seat belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,612 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 18,611 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,731 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 14,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,355 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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LA53 LAY is a 2007 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2007 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 110,176 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 LA53 LAY, 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 19 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA53 LAY registered?

LA53 LAY is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 26 March 2007.

Is LA53 LAY safe to buy?

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