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YY11 ELW

2011 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,228 mi
Last recorded160,228 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A694,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 ELW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 160,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 144,973 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 144,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 138,637 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and has nail in tread 255 45 18

Pass 3 Dec 2022 123,909 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 115,900 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 108,475 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 103,166 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,326 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,124 miles

nsr tyre punctured

osr tyre punctured

rear no. plate loose

Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 43,103 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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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YY11 ELW is a 2011 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY11 ELW, 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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What year was YY11 ELW registered?

YY11 ELW is a 2011 Audi A6, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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