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SM57 LDL

2007 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,590 mi
Last recorded182,590 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 LDL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 182,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 169,617 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame, rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play plus boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 152,932 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear subframe/suspenion components corroded, but not excessive

Pass 2 Feb 2021 141,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 129,407 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 109,455 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 109,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 108,564 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,980 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 80,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 80,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,352 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened top rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened top front arm inner bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened top rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 74,352 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened top rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened top front arm inner bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened top rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,250 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,852 miles

offside front and both rear tyres have cuts in sidwalls but do not expose ply or cords

Fail 30 Oct 2013 50,787 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres have cuts in sidwalls but do not expose ply or cords

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,974 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 39,974 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 32,179 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,225 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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SM57 LDL is a 2007 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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