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SM59 YCL

2010 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,775 mi
Last recorded92,775 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 YCL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 92,775 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,133 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,989 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,249 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,272 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve clamp snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 72,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve clamp snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,232 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 64,408 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r, 255/35/19, Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

both rear heatshield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2019 58,622 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 58,662 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,371 miles

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

o/s door mirror cover loose

Pass 4 Feb 2017 49,015 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 49,015 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,171 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service due light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor

Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,013 miles

n/s/rear tyre has cut in tyre wall not deep enough to expoes cord

Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,753 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 25,574 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)

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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SM59 YCL is a 2010 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM59 YCL, 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 SM59 YCL registered?

SM59 YCL is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 17 February 2010.

Is SM59 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 YCL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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