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LX57 XJL

2007 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,598 mi
Last recorded179,598 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 XJL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 179,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 167,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 167,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 152,020 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 141,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,415 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,178 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,784 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 96,662 miles

slight lip to rear brake discs

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips x2 (8.3.1d)

all tyre valve stems stress cracked

both front upper forward arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear brake hoses starting to stress crack

slight lip to front brake discs - pads 6mm approx.

Fail 26 May 2017 96,660 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners, outers 4-5mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips x2 (8.3.1d)

all tyre valve stems stress cracked

both front upper forward arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear brake hoses starting to stress crack

slight lip to front brake discs - pads 6mm approx.

slight lip to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,556 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads 7mm approx.

Nearside Front Upper forward arm bush split - no movement

Nearside Front Upper rear arm bush split - no movement

Nearside Front tyre 3-4mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper forward arm bush starting to split

Offside Front Upper rear arm bush split - no movement

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

both rear brake hoses starting to stress crack

Fail 23 Mar 2016 81,556 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads 7mm approx.

Nearside Front Upper forward arm bush split - no movement

Nearside Front Upper rear arm bush split - no movement

Nearside Front tyre 3-4mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper forward arm bush starting to split

Offside Front Upper rear arm bush split - no movement

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

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

both rear brake hoses starting to stress crack

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,250 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,563 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 60,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 52,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,966 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 25,986 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,986 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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LX57 XJL is a 2007 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX57 XJL, 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 LX57 XJL registered?

LX57 XJL is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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