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WJ11 ZZW

2011 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

263,452 mi
Last recorded263,452 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A694,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 ZZW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 263,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

suspension arms corroded

underside corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 263,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

suspension arms corroded

underside corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 257,297 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 251,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 251,713 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 237,992 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2022 237,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2021 222,558 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front outer cv joints worn

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread uneven

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2021 222,558 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread uneven

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2019 203,286 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread slightly uneven

outer cv joints worn

Fail 31 Jul 2019 203,286 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 500 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread slightly uneven

outer cv joints worn

Pass 18 Jul 2018 193,053 miles

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated slighlty

CV joints are worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust bracket fractured at the front

Slight knocking heard from front when applying brake unable to locate during test

Fail 18 Jul 2018 193,052 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated slighlty

CV joints are worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust bracket fractured at the front

Slight knocking heard from front when applying brake unable to locate during test

Pass 26 Jul 2017 166,567 miles

Engine covers and under trays covering a large area of the vehicle not allowing full inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front cv joints worn.

Front lower arm bushes have slight play.

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 166,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers and under trays covering a large area of the vehicle not allowing full inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front cv joints worn.

Front lower arm bushes have slight play.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 139,228 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s rear advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front 2000 miles (4.1.E.1)

outer cv joint knocking slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2015 108,541 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 108,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,929 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 80,927 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WJ11 ZZW is a 2011 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WJ11 ZZW, 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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WJ11 ZZW is a 2011 Audi A6, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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