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GL55 MDV

2006 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,045 mi
Last recorded201,045 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 MDV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 201,045 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 201,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 192,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 192,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 181,883 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 156,296 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 156,296 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 140,015 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both arms (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 127,000 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 10,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Top arm (2.5.B.3a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 92,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 92,280 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 76,904 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,904 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front sidelight bulb dim

Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,036 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,905 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,103 miles

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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GL55 MDV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,671cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL55 MDV, 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 GL55 MDV registered?

GL55 MDV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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