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SM57 ELW

2007 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,602 mi
Last recorded170,602 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 ELW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 170,602 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2019 157,712 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2019 157,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 147,717 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 147,709 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 128,312 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 128,309 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 101,020 miles

offside front fog light inoperative

Fail 27 Aug 2015 101,017 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,743 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 29 Aug 2014 71,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls have slight damage

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,138 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,561 miles

Minor kerb damage to protector rib of o/s/r tyre

Moderate damage to outer sidewall of n/ s/r tyre

Fail 11 May 2011 74,561 miles

Minor kerb damage to protector rib of o/s/r tyre

Moderate damage to outer sidewall of n/ s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,619 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 39,619 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SM57 ELW is a 2007 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM57 ELW, 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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SM57 ELW is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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