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BD56 VFZ

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,860 mi
Last recorded81,860 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 81,860 miles

Nearside windscreen washer needs redirecting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,505 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 25 Feb 2020 78,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,380 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Front bothside tyres just meet the legal limit

Rear bothside tyres just meet the legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2018 69,333 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,038 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 60,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,381 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,728 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,983 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)

advise adjustment of washers and replacement of wiper blades

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,872 miles

Both front wiper blades smear screen.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 34,872 miles

Both front wiper blades smear screen.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,429 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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BD56 VFZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD56 VFZ, 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 BD56 VFZ registered?

BD56 VFZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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