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GJ56 NVT

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,409 mi
Last recorded177,409 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 NVT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 177,409 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belts not tested seats folded away

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 177,409 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belts not tested seats folded away

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 166,119 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 166,119 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 153,437 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 153,437 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres stretched on wheels

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 149,546 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Sep 2016 149,546 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2015 145,464 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 145,464 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working 3rd brake light. (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 124,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,436 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 96,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,579 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 81,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,289 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,119 miles

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

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

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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GJ56 NVT is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GJ56 NVT, 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 GJ56 NVT registered?

GJ56 NVT is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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