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V5 GBS

2010 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

208,595 mi
Last recorded208,595 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 GBS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 208,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 196,685 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 170,163 miles

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 155,485 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ..n/s & o/s .. top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 143,181 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspensoin arms top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 143,181 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspensoin arms top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 135,618 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 128,830 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 128,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 119,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,380 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 104,806 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 100,602 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 18 Jan 2014 85,014 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 70,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,088 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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V5 GBS is a 2010 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V5 GBS, 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 V5 GBS registered?

V5 GBS is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 25 January 2010.

Is V5 GBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 GBS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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