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LW53 LOU

2017 Audi A6

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

146,482 mi
Last recorded146,482 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A656,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 LOU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 146,482 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s deteriorating (no movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2026 151,984 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 151,984 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 134,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 137,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 137,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 126,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 122,273 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 115,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 103,873 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 106,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 106,652 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 99,032 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,336 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,106 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 85,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,634 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 8 Mar 2017 70,422 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,204 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,811 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 50,811 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,523 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 41,395 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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 20 Aug 2012 35,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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LW53 LOU is a 2017 Audi A6 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

Across all 2017 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 56,735 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 LW53 LOU, 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 9 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LW53 LOU is a 2017 Audi A6, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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