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BN06 VWA

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,078 mi
Last recorded172,078 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 VWA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 172,078 miles

Fuel guage displays empty, customer advises that fuel guage is not working!

Mileage is lower than previous MOT displayed on my screen

Nearside and offside outer sills slight damage

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

Parking brake malfunction comes on when driven in but parking brake works

Pass 11 Sep 2019 176,227 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 159,013 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 146,524 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 146,524 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 134,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 134,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 124,844 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 111,834 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 97,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,706 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

*** N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED ***

*** N/S/F TYRE SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED ***

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,115 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,888 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,097 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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BN06 VWA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc 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 BN06 VWA, 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 BN06 VWA registered?

BN06 VWA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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