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YF11 GAU

2011 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,912 mi
Last recorded171,912 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A694,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 GAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 171,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 171,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 165,831 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 161,882 miles

Offside Rear suspension air bag protective cover insecure but not likely to become detached.

Fail 24 Nov 2023 161,882 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear suspension air bag protective cover insecure but not likely to become detached.

Pass 24 Nov 2022 155,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 147,271 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 143,706 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 138,996 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in tyre

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

tyre pressures light on

Fail 25 Nov 2019 138,946 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front cut in tyre

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

tyre pressures light on

Pass 31 May 2018 119,323 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to wear inside edge

Pass 24 May 2016 90,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 78,838 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,093 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

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

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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YF11 GAU is a 2011 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF11 GAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF11 GAU registered?

YF11 GAU is a 2011 Audi A6, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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