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YF59 PWZ

2010 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,834 mi
Last recorded183,834 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A699,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 PWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 183,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 170,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 160,451 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 5 Apr 2023 160,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 11 Apr 2022 156,229 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

unable to check all rear seat belts

Fail 11 Apr 2022 156,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

unable to check all rear seat belts

Pass 7 Apr 2021 150,462 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 230,308 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Apr 2019 128,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,625 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 114,831 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,822 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection to some under bonnet components

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2017 104,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection to some under bonnet components

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,222 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 91,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,896 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,720 miles

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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YF59 PWZ is a 2010 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 99,854 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 YF59 PWZ, 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 16 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YF59 PWZ registered?

YF59 PWZ is a 2010 Audi A6, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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The MOT history for YF59 PWZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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