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SM10 LGG

2010 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,458 mi
Last recorded167,458 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 LGG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 167,458 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 167,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 153,538 miles

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

Light intensity reduced on both headlamps

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes split rear arm on very limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes split ,on very limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner rubbing on tyre

centre headlamps not working on main beam

Fail 13 Aug 2024 153,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Light intensity reduced on both headlamps

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes split rear arm on very limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes split ,on very limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner rubbing on tyre

centre headlamps not working on main beam

Pass 6 Sep 2023 132,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside washers blocked

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,774 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads not worn

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 116,755 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad warning light on but pads not worn

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,932 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,436 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,800 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r chucks out off tyre outside edge

Fail 31 Jul 2019 83,800 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r chucks out off tyre outside edge

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,948 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,526 miles

All rear baby chair.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,633 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 45,933 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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SM10 LGG 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 76.5%.

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 SM10 LGG, 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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SM10 LGG is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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