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RA07 VYY

2007 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

242,208 mi
Last recorded242,208 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 VYY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 242,208 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 232,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 232,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both h/lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine underside of engine bay oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 222,636 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to legal limit 225/50/17 on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 222,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken and slight leak on leg (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation low effort (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to legal limit 225/50/17 on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 212,508 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 212,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items around interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both h/lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 202,313 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 202,313 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 193,084 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 193,084 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction items from interior mirror obstructing view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 188,749 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edges / on legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 188,749 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not complete (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not complete (7.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edges / on legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 183,075 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 164,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 138,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,020 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 150,119 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge worn to excess (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 88,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,759 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,621 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,396 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,987 miles

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

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

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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RA07 VYY is a 2007 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RA07 VYY, 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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RA07 VYY is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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