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MK10 DAU

2010 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,163 mi
Last recorded156,163 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 DAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 156,163 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S . Discs also have reduced friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 156,163 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S . Discs also have reduced friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 149,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 144,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 140,075 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 137,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 135,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 132,007 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 132,007 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 127,542 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 117,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 101,832 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,044 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 70,893 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 57,233 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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MK10 DAU is a 2010 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MK10 DAU, 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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What year was MK10 DAU registered?

MK10 DAU is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is MK10 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK10 DAU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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