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A1 ABS

2016 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,104 mi
Last recorded77,104 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A663,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ABS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 77,104 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 70,993 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 62,690 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 62,683 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 51,921 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,006 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 45,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 36,995 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on inner and outer edge and centre at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 25,992 miles

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

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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A1 ABS is a 2016 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 A1 ABS, 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 A1 ABS registered?

A1 ABS is a 2016 Audi A6, first registered on 5 October 2016.

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