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BN56 KJA

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

264,867 mi
Last recorded264,867 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 KJA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 264,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 257,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 252,599 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 244,605 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 235,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 235,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 224,949 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 215,909 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 193,293 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 193,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 171,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 160,169 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 149,840 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 149,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 138,936 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 127,325 miles

underneath of vechile not checked fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 112,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 87,409 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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BN56 KJA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN56 KJA, 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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BN56 KJA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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