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DE56 LPC

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,766 mi
Last recorded157,766 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 LPC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 157,766 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 157,766 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 151,640 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 139,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 137,026 miles

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak ()

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

covers fitted to engine and underside

Fail 24 Oct 2017 137,026 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak ()

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

covers fitted to engine and underside

Pass 16 Nov 2016 131,055 miles

nsr subframe bush

Fail 16 Nov 2016 131,055 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr subframe bush

Pass 29 Oct 2015 125,639 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 125,639 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 118,830 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 118,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 112,334 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 112,246 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 99,230 miles

n/s front outer sill damaged

n/s rear tyre is in poor condition

n/s rear tyre is low on tread

o/s rear outer sill damaged

o/s rear tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall but not to the cords

o/s rear tyre is in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2011 82,516 miles

Nearside front outer sill damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2011 82,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2010 71,242 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,308 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,507 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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DE56 LPC is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE56 LPC, 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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DE56 LPC is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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