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A6 GYV

2011 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,322 mi
Last recorded147,322 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A694,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 GYV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 147,322 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 130,522 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 130,057 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower centre ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower rear suspension ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 113,863 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 113,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 99,962 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 86,097 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led unit on bootlid (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,156 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 65,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2020 61,007 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 61,007 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,630 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,421 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 47,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,296 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,292 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,125 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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A6 GYV is a 2011 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A6 GYV, 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 A6 GYV registered?

A6 GYV is a 2011 Audi A6, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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