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ML57 AXM

2007 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

214,975 mi
Last recorded214,975 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 AXM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 214,975 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 206,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 200,839 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm inners bushes slight perrishing and wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

clutch very worn and difficult to engage gears

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring suspension etc

exhaust/ exhaust gas leak in engine area, various covers obscuring view, advise further investigation, no fumes entering cabin area at time of test.

Fail 27 Jan 2021 200,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm inners bushes slight perrishing and wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

clutch very worn and difficult to engage gears

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring suspension etc

exhaust/ exhaust gas leak in engine area, various covers obscuring view, advise further investigation, no fumes entering cabin area at time of test.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 192,260 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 192,246 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 181,275 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 154,998 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 154,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 149,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 141,723 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 141,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 130,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 130,106 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 120,643 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 120,643 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 110,988 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 110,987 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,589 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,148 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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ML57 AXM is a 2007 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ML57 AXM, 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 ML57 AXM registered?

ML57 AXM is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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