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LY56 HFW

2007 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

413,682 mi
Last recorded413,682 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 HFW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 413,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 392,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 392,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 368,994 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 221,416 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 221,416 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 218,646 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 9 Jul 2020 218,644 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 17 May 2019 213,566 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 207,204 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 188,951 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 166,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 150,006 miles

o\s\r outer light unit damaged

winter tyres fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2015 105,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o\s\r outer light unit damaged

winter tyres fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 124,074 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 124,074 miles

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

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 111,564 miles

n\s\f tyre sidewall has deep cut

Fail 16 Apr 2013 111,564 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n\s\f tyre sidewall has deep cut

Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,791 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,264 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,554 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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LY56 HFW is a 2007 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY56 HFW, 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 LY56 HFW registered?

LY56 HFW is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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