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M851 YVV

1994 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,311 mi
Last recorded95,311 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Audi A6145,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 YVV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 95,311 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 94,060 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 92,562 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 90,607 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,517 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage and wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 88,474 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusted badly on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 86,717 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusted badly on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 84,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s inside walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,275 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 81,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.287 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 79,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,544 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 76,533 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,730 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 73,730 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 73,279 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,719 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,791 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 71,758 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,240 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 67,775 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 67,775 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 65,029 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 61,170 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 57,571 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M851 YVV is a 1994 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1994 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 145,057 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M851 YVV, 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 32 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M851 YVV is a 1994 Audi A6, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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