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SW57 EJE

2007 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,248 mi
Last recorded195,248 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 EJE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 195,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body covered with under-seal

Fail 29 Sep 2022 195,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

under body covered with under-seal

Pass 8 Mar 2021 188,072 miles

Front Subframe corroded.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Heatshield at tank slight insecure still secured enough.

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

Offside Front Brake pad clip missing.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Heatshield slightly insecure.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded.

Vehicle underside corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2021 188,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top rear arm ball joint excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front number plate cracked.

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Heatshield at tank slight insecure still secured enough.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Heatshield slightly insecure.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded.

Vehicle underside corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2021 188,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Short brake pipe at caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top rear arm ball joint excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front number plate cracked.

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Heatshield at tank slight insecure still secured enough.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Heatshield slightly insecure.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded.

Vehicle underside corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 185,201 miles

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 185,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front unable to see inner brake pad to fully inspect

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front unable to see inner brake pad to fully inspect

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 172,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,285 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 102,285 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing All wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,264 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 95,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve insecure (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,094 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 90,094 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 78,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light indicating a fault

Pass 26 Jan 2015 78,745 miles

engine management light indicating a fault

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,829 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,116 miles

n/s/f top, rear facing suspension arm inner bush part split

Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,830 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,806 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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SW57 EJE is a 2007 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW57 EJE, 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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SW57 EJE is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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