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LY57 COU

2007 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,488 mi
Last recorded200,488 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 COU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 200,488 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 198,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side front lower sub frame rear bush casing broken up bush worn but no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing broken still operating correctly. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 194,442 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 194,434 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 190,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 183,661 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn bare on inner edges, advise replacement soon considering winter driving conditions. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen has a tinted film at the top edge but it does not impair on visibility.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 172,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner part of side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 172,205 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not connecting in to buckle. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner part of side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 164,244 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 164,241 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun strip (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 151,980 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 139,215 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full insp of seat belts

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)

Sunstrip fitted to windscreen but not obstructing drivers view of road

Pass 5 Nov 2014 126,141 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,291 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 116,291 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 101,046 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 91,754 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 91,754 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,272 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 71,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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LY57 COU is a 2007 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LY57 COU, 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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LY57 COU is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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