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FM55 RXU

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

232,393 mi
Last recorded232,393 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 RXU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 232,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 232,392 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 218,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing/noisy from flexible joint/turbo area (7.1.2)

Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres saw toothed on inside edge

Rear under body corrosion

interior bonnet handle broken

Fail 27 Mar 2017 218,825 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing/noisy from flexible joint/turbo area (7.1.2)

Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres saw toothed on inside edge

Rear under body corrosion

interior bonnet handle broken

Pass 22 Mar 2016 199,944 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2014 166,406 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 146,827 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 129,429 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 112,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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FM55 RXU is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM55 RXU, 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 FM55 RXU registered?

FM55 RXU is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is FM55 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 RXU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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