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SM57 YDW

2007 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,727 mi
Last recorded172,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 YDW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 172,727 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 171,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall also outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 162,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges also inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

sill covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 149,011 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 148,975 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

plastic door sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 141,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 134,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 198,894 miles

under trays fitted obscuring the view components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 114,947 miles

under trays

Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,003 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 103,314 miles

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,316 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,884 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre pressure low

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 YDW is a 2007 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SM57 YDW, 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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What year was SM57 YDW registered?

SM57 YDW is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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