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GL55 VKV

2006 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,092 mi
Last recorded145,092 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 VKV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 145,092 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 145,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17 98W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 137,836 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 137,044 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 129,374 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 124,947 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 124,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,804 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 115,804 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 107,887 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 94,606 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 13 Jan 2017 94,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,198 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,438 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,333 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 21,997 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,870 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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GL55 VKV is a 2006 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL55 VKV, 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 VKV registered?

GL55 VKV is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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