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Y29 RAN

2016 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,328 mi
Last recorded98,328 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 RAN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 98,328 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 98,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2025 96,360 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 96,360 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 86,248 miles

access to underside of vehicle limited due to trims

Fail 17 Oct 2024 86,244 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

access to underside of vehicle limited due to trims

Pass 20 Oct 2023 77,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 66,767 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,357 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 46,158 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 46,158 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 35,929 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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Y29 RAN is a 2016 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 63,296 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 Y29 RAN, 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 10 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y29 RAN registered?

Y29 RAN is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is Y29 RAN safe to buy?

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