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VK10 OPY

2010 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,742 mi
Last recorded178,742 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 OPY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 178,742 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 178,729 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 167,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 164,720 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 152,937 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 152,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 137,406 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 137,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2021 125,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear inner lamps have product on lens

Pass 28 Sep 2020 118,797 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 110,855 miles

cover fitted to engine and covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2019 110,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

cover fitted to engine and covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2018 98,433 miles

covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,620 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2017 88,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,739 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,834 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,609 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,903 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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VK10 OPY is a 2010 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK10 OPY, 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 VK10 OPY registered?

VK10 OPY is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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