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VK57 XOB

2007 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

226,429 mi
Last recorded226,429 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 XOB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 226,429 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 213,696 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 207,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 207,204 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 207,188 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on.

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 207,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front and back arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Sep 2018 200,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 17 Sep 2018 199,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2017 195,049 miles

secondary bonnet catch is seized up

brake pad warning light on

drivers door lock and window faulty

Fail 20 Sep 2017 195,048 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

drivers door lock and window faulty

secondary bonnet catch is seized up

Pass 23 Sep 2016 187,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 187,377 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 181,073 miles

o/s/r spring edge sharp but cannot see it

Pass 25 Sep 2014 174,520 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 160,029 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 141,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 141,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 115,329 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 92,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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VK57 XOB is a 2007 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK57 XOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK57 XOB registered?

VK57 XOB is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is VK57 XOB safe to buy?

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