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SW57 FBZ

2007 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,020 mi
Last recorded201,020 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 201,020 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 193,770 miles

Front under tray covering subframe at time of test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 193,755 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear floor

covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 182,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 174,574 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 174,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 161,907 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 161,907 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 156,994 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 150,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

check engine light

Pass 6 Dec 2012 141,197 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 141,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 11 Nov 2011 118,736 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,423 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 FBZ is a 2007 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBZ, 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 SW57 FBZ registered?

SW57 FBZ is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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