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AK56 VZV

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,348 mi
Last recorded170,348 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VZV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 170,348 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 164,829 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 158,259 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 152,159 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 144,543 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 137,372 miles

Both nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to split.

Engine covers and undershields fitted to vehicle not allowing full access to all components.

Surface corrosion to rear of the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 126,276 miles

Both nearside upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to split.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on edges.

Engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing full access to all components.

Surface corrosion to rear of the underside of the vehicle.

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 126,276 miles

Both nearside upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to split.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on edges.

Engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing full access to all components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Surface corrosion to rear of the underside of the vehicle.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 113,174 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 100,245 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,340 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars(may need replacing soon 225/50 17)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges/perishing (may need replacing soon)

child seats fitted to rear

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,283 miles

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroded/slight lip

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage(no chords shown)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,162 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding/slight lip

Fail 29 Sep 2011 59,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding/slight lip

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AK56 VZV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 111,558 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 AK56 VZV, 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 20 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK56 VZV registered?

AK56 VZV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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