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FV56 DCZ

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,959 mi
Last recorded166,959 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 DCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 166,959 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 149,506 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 135,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 124,688 miles

Central exhaust baffles loose

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 12 Nov 2018 124,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Central exhaust baffles loose

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2017 116,574 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 106,531 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,071 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 93,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,213 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 17 Oct 2013 84,313 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,313 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,410 miles

Front and rear brake disc's are corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,848 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,219 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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FV56 DCZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV56 DCZ, 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 FV56 DCZ registered?

FV56 DCZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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