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FV55 VPG

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,173 mi
Last recorded164,173 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VPG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 164,173 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 153,482 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 149,468 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 149,455 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 135,231 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 135,231 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 130,131 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 130,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 112,707 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,948 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 91,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,450 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,057 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 37,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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FV55 VPG is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV55 VPG, 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 FV55 VPG registered?

FV55 VPG is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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