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YY57 DXG

2007 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,105 mi
Last recorded184,105 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 DXG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 184,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 May 2023 184,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 170,370 miles

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

Heatshield insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 155,398 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 140,772 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 140,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 121,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 104,500 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 103,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,384 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,719 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 56,052 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,500 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,967 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 44,967 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,531 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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YY57 DXG is a 2007 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 110,176 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 YY57 DXG, 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 19 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY57 DXG registered?

YY57 DXG is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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