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W6 BLY

2011 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,693 mi
Last recorded143,693 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A694,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 BLY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 143,693 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2025 119,727 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 136,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 113,169 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 113,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 134,285 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 103,459 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 132,131 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 92,561 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 128,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 85,245 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 122,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount movement

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,419 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 78,375 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 109,502 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,514 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 101,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 May 2018 101,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 88,235 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leaks

Fail 19 May 2017 88,233 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 77,163 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 77,163 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,618 miles

Smoke test passed Emissions too low to register

Pass 14 May 2015 66,115 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,693 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 58,118 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 52,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 45,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,177 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,523 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 30,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,215 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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W6 BLY is a 2011 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W6 BLY, 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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W6 BLY is a 2011 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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