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SBW 16X

2010 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

168,288 mi
Last recorded168,288 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBW 16X
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 168,288 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 151,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 132,243 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 125,058 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,275 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,546 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Nov 2019 109,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel welded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Nov 2018 100,028 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 91,420 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,822 miles

Central exhaust heat shield crumpled up and damaged

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread in places

Pass 11 Dec 2015 72,626 miles

No smoke test printout as readings were to low to register

O/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limit of wear

Rear b/pads appear low and almost ON limits of wear (esp N/S/R outer pad)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,727 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,872 miles

chunk out of nsr outer sidewall

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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SBW 16X is a 2010 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBW 16X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBW 16X registered?

SBW 16X is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 13 December 2010.

Is SBW 16X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBW 16X shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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