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RK10 VWU

2010 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,373 mi
Last recorded177,373 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK10 VWU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 177,373 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 177,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 169,325 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 169,215 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 164,565 miles

Offside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 164,423 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 156,388 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 136,102 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 109,995 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 23 May 2019 109,987 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 29 May 2018 103,144 miles

To clean to detect emissions

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,539 miles

undertrays engine covers

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,964 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 85,962 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 68,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to get smoke reading emissions to clean

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RK10 VWU is a 2010 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK10 VWU, 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 RK10 VWU registered?

RK10 VWU is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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