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ST10 DCU

2010 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,764 mi
Last recorded197,764 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 DCU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 197,764 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition on brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside heavily corroded

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2024 192,283 miles

Central Front oil leak

Central Rear subframe corroding

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 192,247 miles

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

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

Central Front oil leak

Central Rear subframe corroding

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 181,627 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 181,627 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 172,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 167,475 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 167,473 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working on the tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working on tail gate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 159,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 144,787 miles

under trays / sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 130,353 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s/f and n/s/f both top arms inner bush starting to split

o/s/f drop link bushes worn

unable to see rear coil springs properly

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,604 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jan 2016 108,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve insecure/broken (7.1.2)

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to sidewall of offside front tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2013 64,400 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to sidewall of offside front 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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ST10 DCU is a 2010 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST10 DCU, 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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What year was ST10 DCU registered?

ST10 DCU is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 13 April 2010.

Is ST10 DCU safe to buy?

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