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551 AJF

2011 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

137,593 mi
Last recorded137,593 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A694,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration551 AJF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 137,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Rear suspension arm inner bush creaking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS & NS inner sidwalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 137,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Rear suspension arm inner bush creaking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS & NS inner sidwalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 128,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 120,690 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR tyres cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR Tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 112,627 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 112,627 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 103,546 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS and NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 103,546 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS and NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 97,992 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 97,992 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 88,818 miles

Centre stop lamp permanently disconnected

Chip in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2018 80,810 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light disconnected

Pass 15 May 2017 71,236 miles

centre stop lamp disconnected

Pass 11 May 2016 62,885 miles

engine covers fitted obsuring

under trays fitted obscuring under side of car

Pass 7 May 2015 53,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,408 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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551 AJF 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 551 AJF, 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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551 AJF is a 2011 Audi A6, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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