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CF55 NBD

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

255,009 mi
Last recorded255,009 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 NBD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 255,009 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 249,960 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm inner tread & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 0mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 243,611 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f forward facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dust covers are insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2024 243,611 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f forward facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dust covers are insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2023 238,994 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear bust covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 238,994 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear bust covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 232,113 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine MIL light on - registered before 01/07/2008

Fail 13 Apr 2022 232,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 225,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated defusing beam patterns

offside front fog light not working

unable to test rear seat belts as presented

Fail 8 Apr 2021 225,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated defusing beam patterns

offside front fog light not working

unable to test rear seat belts as presented

Pass 14 Apr 2020 221,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear evidance of brake bind

Nearside damage to outer sill

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 221,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear evidance of brake bind

Nearside damage to outer sill

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 210,774 miles

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 210,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 198,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

Pass 12 Apr 2017 187,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 deteriorated and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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 deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 177,007 miles

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 166,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 166,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 152,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 142,798 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 134,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 121,943 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 104,863 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 82,700 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F anti-roll bar link bushes showing signs of wear and deterioration.

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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CF55 NBD is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CF55 NBD, 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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CF55 NBD is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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