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M29 BAB

2010 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,065 mi
Last recorded138,065 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 BAB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 138,065 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 17 Dec 2024 138,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 3 Jan 2024 127,649 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 127,648 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened SUBFRAME HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 118,281 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,044 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 97,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/r lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/r (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced /o/r outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 97,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened f/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/r lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/r (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced /o/r outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,454 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,585 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 80,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,017 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 72,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,830 miles

Offside Front tyre at 2mm

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight free play

Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,024 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,682 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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M29 BAB is a 2010 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 99,854 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 M29 BAB, 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 16 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M29 BAB is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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