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JS53 NKS

2006 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

194,649 mi
Last recorded194,649 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS53 NKS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 194,649 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 189,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 181,254 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 181,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 175,055 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 168,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front both wipers sh lightly smearing

Fail 13 Apr 2021 168,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front both wipers sh lightly smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2020 165,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 156,198 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 145,385 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 145,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 134,198 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 132,441 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 127,044 miles

all rear seats folded down

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 127,044 miles

all rear seats folded down

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 15 Jun 2013 118,313 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 118,308 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 111,876 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,284 miles

both front tyres worn on the inside edge of the tyre

the offside rear tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge of the tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 84,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,014 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,841 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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JS53 NKS is a 2006 Audi A6 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JS53 NKS, 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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JS53 NKS is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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