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AV56 VRC

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,629 mi
Last recorded143,629 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VRC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 143,629 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 143,629 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 136,177 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 130,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,258 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,168 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 105,905 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,028 miles

engine /service light on

Pass 6 Sep 2017 89,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre getting low on inner edge.

Offside Front Inner tyre getting low on inner edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,734 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2016 80,734 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 68,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 68,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 65,460 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 60,508 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,719 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 50,223 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Nov 2010 42,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,642 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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AV56 VRC is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV56 VRC, 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 AV56 VRC registered?

AV56 VRC is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is AV56 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 VRC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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