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M189 LYF

1994 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,574 mi
Last recorded186,574 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Audi A6145,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 LYF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 186,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 185,506 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 185,506 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 183,659 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 183,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022
Fail 19 Oct 2022

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 180,545 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 175,870 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted restricting views to some components

Pass 18 Sep 2017 169,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 164,497 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 164,497 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 162,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 160,779 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 160,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 160,738 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 160,735 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 160,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 157,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 155,834 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 154,110 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 154,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 148,839 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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M189 LYF is a 1994 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1994 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 145,057 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M189 LYF, 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 32 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M189 LYF registered?

M189 LYF is a 1994 Audi A6, first registered on 27 October 1994.

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