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R5 DDT

2010 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,404 mi
Last recorded141,404 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 DDT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 141,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 135,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 129,645 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 123,792 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 123,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 117,650 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 107,409 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 107,409 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 100,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,558 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and 3m

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,916 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 74,916 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 67,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 55,171 miles

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls damaged

nearside rear tyre perished and worn very thin outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2014 46,371 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,670 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 38,670 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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R5 DDT is a 2010 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R5 DDT, 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 R5 DDT registered?

R5 DDT is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 27 April 2010.

Is R5 DDT safe to buy?

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