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VU11 YKW

2011 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

203,421 mi
Last recorded203,421 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A694,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 YKW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 203,421 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2024 200,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 200,111 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 190,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 170,967 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 170,767 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 160,219 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 142,479 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 136,031 miles

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Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 130,834 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 130,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump inop (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,065 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 7 Apr 2018 106,574 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,614 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 94,614 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,236 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 81,236 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,248 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,415 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VU11 YKW is a 2011 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2011 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 94,878 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 VU11 YKW, 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 15 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU11 YKW registered?

VU11 YKW is a 2011 Audi A6, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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