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5 SWM

2016 Audi A6

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,087 mi
Last recorded112,087 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 SWM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 112,087 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 97,091 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 86,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,365 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 60,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,883 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 47,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,073 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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5 SWM is a 2016 Audi A6 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 63,296 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 5 SWM, 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 10 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5 SWM registered?

5 SWM is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is 5 SWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 SWM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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