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ML57 ZFA

2007 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,150 mi
Last recorded100,150 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 ZFA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,150 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 100,150 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,058 miles

Coolant leak air conditioning

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod - and outer track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both - both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both - dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jul 2018 98,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak air conditioning

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod - and outer track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both - both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both - dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2017 92,541 miles

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

EML ON - AND FRONT WIPERS WORN REQUIRED SOON

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes - both front and rear upper/ top arms - nearside and offside - both - 4 arms required soon (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear - both worn - pads low - both low (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure SLIGHT

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp mist / condensation - Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective LOW AIR PRESSURE

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,165 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 72,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,768 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,286 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 ZFA is a 2007 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ML57 ZFA, 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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ML57 ZFA is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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