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AU56 VEV

2006 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,867 mi
Last recorded49,867 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VEV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,867 miles

front anti roll link bushes starting to split

Fail 7 Sep 2011 49,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front anti roll link bushes starting to split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,930 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,463 miles

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 10 Sep 2009 27,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

crack in windscreen outside swept area

spare tyre is flat and has been run flat

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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AU56 VEV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AU56 VEV, 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 AU56 VEV registered?

AU56 VEV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is AU56 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 VEV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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