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VT57 DLU

2007 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,709 mi
Last recorded199,709 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT57 DLU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 199,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 172,806 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 159,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 140,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join bolts rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 140,857 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join bolts rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 127,637 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 114,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cut but not to cords

Fail 1 Feb 2016 114,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,739 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlights in tourist mode

Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,157 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 74,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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VT57 DLU is a 2007 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VT57 DLU, 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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VT57 DLU is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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