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FV56 LKA

2006 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,135 mi
Last recorded165,135 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 LKA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 165,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Door damaged and could cause injury

Fail 3 Mar 2023 165,082 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Door damaged and could cause injury

Pass 31 Jan 2022 149,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 142,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Feb 2020 139,099 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 131,103 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Feb 2018 123,425 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 17 Feb 2018 123,357 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Feb 2017 117,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 111,622 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2016 111,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 103,347 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 103,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 98,327 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 92,086 miles

child seat fitted to nsr. seatbelt not fully checked on this seat

Pass 4 Feb 2012 82,176 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,095 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,552 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 LKA is a 2006 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FV56 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

FV56 LKA is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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